Nurses For Healthy Environments Podcast

Hear about the journey of Kathryn Ford Richter as she shares her story of building a renewable solar energy company as a nurse. Richter, also known as The SolarRN™, dives deep into the logistics of solar energy and the environmental, financial – and of course health – benefits of going solar.   Kathryn Ford Richter, […]

Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC  obtained her Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from NYU in 2001, and has been a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology within both the clinical and community setting for well over 20 years. She is the founder of M. Elia Nature-Based Healthcare Solutions, a company that offers professional presentations, educational workshops, […]

In episode 3 of the Nurses Climate Challenge series, Shanda interviews two nursing faculty members who are committed to climate education, discussion and engagement for nursing students. They reflect on their own experiences, strategies and approaches.   Cameron Kiersch DNP, RN holds a Doctor in Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership from the University of […]

In 2021, the Nurses’ Climate Challenge was expanded to Europe, through Healthcare Without Harm Europe.  Nurse Anna Furhmann has been leading the Challenge. In this episode, Shanda interviews Anna to explore her experience and compare notes.   Anna Fuhrmann is a Climate Officer at HCWH Europe and responsible for administering the Nurses Climate Challenge, which […]

The Nurses’ Climate Challenge (NCC) is a nation leading, and now global effort  inviting nurses to educate other health professionals about climate change and health. The innovator behind the challenge is Shanda Demorest, DNP, RN, PHN. In this podcast, the first of season 5, Shanda kicks off a series focusing on the NCC and Nurse […]

Robin Evans-Agnew, RN, PhD (He, Him, His) is an associate professor in the vibrant University of Washington Tacoma’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership. He is focused on upstream actions to transform inequities, especially as they relate to asthma and environmental justice and trauma-informed nursing practice. He leads a global initiative with Alliance of Nurses […]

Teluisi De-Ann Sheppard tleyawi Ktaqmkuk I am citizen of the Wabana’ki confederacy of Mi’kmaw (Nujio’qan)and Irish descent, born and raised in Labrador, Canada. My formal nursing education (BScN) was at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, St. John’s, NL, Canada in 1987, and I received my Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner certificate at University of […]

Najeem Al Balushi, is a senior nurse and a Fulbright Scholar in Oman’s Ministry of Health. Najeem Al Balushi, is a senior nurse and a Fulbright Scholar in Oman’s Ministry of Health. He received his General Nursing Diploma from Oman in 2007, BSN and Master of Public Health with Health Policy and Administration emphasis from […]

Dr. Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong, PhD, RN, ANEF, is a tenured Associate Professor at Washington State University College of Nursing, Faculty Affiliate at WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, and has 20 years of combined nursing expertise as a nurse scientist, educator, population/community health nursing, and intermediate and progressive care clinical nursing. Dr. Nguyen-Truong is […]

Bradley Thompson, MSN, RN-BC, PMHCNS-BC Bradley has worked as a nurse and educator in both outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, and will soon be joining the Veterans Health Administration. He is one of the founders of 350 Tacoma, a local chapter of the international climate justice movement, and he also volunteers as an environmental […]

Maria Alejandra Orostegui Santander, RN, PhD in education, Master in Education, Specialist in Auditing and Quality Assurance with an emphasis in Epidemiology Dr Rojas is a University Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile. She is also the President of the Group of Ecologist Nurses of Chile and […]

Lizeth Veliz Rojas, PhD, MPH, Dipl Environmental Education, RN Iira was born in Kuopio, Finland, and has been working as a nurse since 2013. She received her Bachelors of Health Sciences in 2018 University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio and completed her Masters in Health Sciences degree there in 2019; her thesis was entitled “Finnish […]

Iira Tita, Registered Nurse, MHSc, BHSc  Iira was born in Kuopio, Finland, and has been working as a nurse since 2013. She received her Bachelors of Health Sciences in 2018 University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio and completed her Masters in Health Sciences degree there in 2019; her thesis was entitled “Finnish registered nurses’ observations […]

Tammy Davis, BS, RN,  ANHE Environmental Health Fellow from Birmingham, Alabama Tammy Davis, BS, RN exemplifies a commitment to community service through promoting environmental justice for communities in Alabama. On this podcast Tammy discusses the work she did in partnership with Black Belt Citizens Fighting for Health and Justice during the ANHE Environmental Health Nurse […]

Dr. Jackline Mayaka, Sister, Educator and leader in western Kenya    My name is Sr Jackline Mayaka, a Franciscan sister of St Joseph. I’m a Kenyan by birth and a first born in a family of eight. I hold bachelors, Masters and doctor of philosophy in Nursing degrees from Villanova University. I have 20-year experience […]

Dr. Faith Nawagi, Nursing Leader from Uganda to Minneapolis Faith Nawagi, RN, BSN, PGC. Clin Epi, MIPH, PHD-HPE is the Africa Regional Hub Chair of the Nursing Now challenge, and as African Representative for ECFMG|FAIMER. She currently serves in a global health academic role with the University of  Minnesota, Institute of Environment, ACARA program where […]

Joanna Law, RN, Seeking Sustainability in Nursing Practice On this podcast, Joanna Law, RN discussed the impact of health care waste on community and planetary health , particularly for frontline communities, and how she is working to reduce waste in Canada. She emphasizes how nurses can be at the forefront of sustainability initiatives. Joanna is […]

Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew explores caring for all things as a nursing focus. From working with Mother Teresa in India to working toward environmental justice in the Pacific Northwest, he brings the impulse to care for all things. He is co-leading ANHE’s Climate Justice in Nursing Steering Committee, and is the first host of the Climate […]

Investigators who developed CHANT – the Climate, Health, and Nursing Tool – discuss how it began, what it is telling us, and aspirations for future uses. Now in its 5th year, CHANT is open for 2021 data collection from nurses and all health professionals.   Cara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC is the Climate & Health […]

Dr. Wald describes her career from oncology nursing to her interest today in extreme heat exposure and health promotion. As an educator and athlete, she inspires many! Dr. Adrienne Wald, EdD, MBA, RN, CNE, MCHES is an Associate Professor at Mercy College School of Natural and Health Sciences, Nursing Program.  Dr. Wald is a longtime […]