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Sylvia Mathews Burwell: Burwell is an American nurse who served as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2014 to 2017. She was the first nurse to hold this position. Burwell worked to expand access to healthcare, particularly for low-income Americans. She also worked to improve the quality of healthcare.
These are just a few examples of nursing advocates who have made a difference in public policy. There are many other nurses who have worked to improve healthcare for all Americans.

Future changes that need to be made to succeed as a profession of nursing advocates for healthcare policy reform:

Nurses need to be more visible in the political arena. They need to run for office, serve on boards and commissions, and testify before Congress.
Nurses need to work together to build a strong nursing voice. They need to form coalitions with other healthcare professionals and with patient advocacy groups.
Nurses need to use their skills and expertise to educate the public about healthcare issues. They need to write op-eds, give speeches, and testify before Congress.
Nurses are uniquely qualified to be advocates for healthcare policy reform. They have the knowledge, the skills, and the experience to make a difference. By working together, nurses can build a strong nursing voice and achieve real change.