Healing Politics Events

We believe in creating unique events that will inspire, motivate, identify, and train you to run for public office. Explore our upcoming events below and other events where Healing Politics is featured!

Upcoming Events

Advancing Nursing’s Vision: The Newly Revised ANA Code of Ethics

Join us for an insightful session on the newly revised ANA Code of Ethics. We will focus on Provision 9, which urges nurses to take an active role in the political process by being civically engaged and advocating for healthy communities.
April 24, 2025

Beyond Borders: The WHO & Its Impact on Nursing & Health

Join us to learn more about the World Health Organization - what it is, what it does, and the potential impact of the US withdrawal from the organization on nursing and health - both global and domestic.
May 21, 2025

Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) 2025 Annual Meeting – MA, RI, NH, CT & VT

ONL’s 2025 Annual Meeting is a dynamic, interactive conference where nurse leaders can share ideas and strategies for meeting today’s challenges and leading for tomorrow. It offers an unparalleled opportunity for nurse leaders at all levels to connect, collaborate, and learn. Lisa Summers will close the conference with a presentation titled “Nursing is Political: How Nurse Leaders Can and Should Engage. ” In it, she will discuss the unique skills and perspectives nurse leaders can (& should) share with Boards and elected officials. Lisa will share how nurse leaders can intentionally build relationships within organizations, with community leaders, and with legislators, and will speak to the need for more nurse leaders in elected office. Participants will learn how to elevate and amplify their voice and impact through increased civic engagement and what they can do to increase the representation of nurses in elected office. ONL is the Organization of Nurse Leaders for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Vermont. They are a chapter affiliate of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
June 5, 2025

2025 Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives

Calling All Nurses & Midwives: Apply to the Campaign School! Ready to turn your expertise into action? Join us July 24–27, 2025, at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University for an inspiring and empowering experience. Applications are now open, but don’t wait—attendance is limited to just 35 participants! This is your chance to build leadership skills, connect with like-minded colleagues, and make a lasting impact on public policy.
July 24, 2025

Have Us Speak at Your Event

Would you like Healing Politics to speak at your event (virtual or in-person) or be a guest on your podcast? Send us an email with the details and we’ll respond ASAP.
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Past Events

Tips for the Novice Campaigner

Representatives Sydney Davis and Taylor Rehfeldt discuss how they ran for the South Dakota House of Representatives in the midst of a pandemic.
May 31, 2022

WVNA 2022 Virtual Policy Summit

Lisa Summers and Kimberly Gordon will be discussing ​nurses' roles as advocates and the importance of supporting nurses who are running for office.
June 16, 2022

Don’t be Afraid to Lose!

Join us for a panel of nurse and midwife candidates who ran and lost and would do it all again. They will share what they learned and how these lessons will impact their next campaign. Yep, they are already planning the next one!
August 24, 2022

Midwifery Thinks! 2022: Advancing Midwifery

Celebrate new scholarship in midwifery from the comfort of your home!
August 28, 2022

How We Can Help Nurses & Midwives Win

It's election season! Let's find out how we can help nurses & midwives who are running for office, win!
September 18, 2022

How YOU can Heal Politics

We introduced Healing Politics to the Connecticut Nurses Association & discussed the importance of nurses serving in elected office.
October 18, 2022