Nurse Advocacy: How One Nurse Helped Pass a Surgical Smoke Law

On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Melony Prince, BSN, MSN, RN, CNOR, a clinical educator who advocated to help win a surgical smoke law in her state.The dangers of surgical smoke didn’t hit home for Prince, a clinical educator for surgical services at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Colorado until a close colleague confided about her own health battle from a career breathing in surgical smoke.  She discusses how to turn your passion into action, what it was like to pass a bill, and why nurses make great advocates.Support the showWelcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that highlight the real world of perioperative nursing. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.Our podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and start making surgery safer, one podcast at a time.Watch more episodes at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube