Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity - Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Drs. Deborah Finn-Romero, Megan Jester, and Sara Kaylor to discuss their contributions to the book, Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. The book, developed by the inaugural NLN/Walden Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy cohort, offers practical tools for nurse educators and leaders to address health inequities. The guests stress the need to shift from cultural to structural competence and to empower nurses to drive systemic change through leadership and policy influence. Ultimately, the book serves as a practical, reflective resource for fostering inclusive, equity-driven nursing education and leadership.Now Available:Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. Explore this essential resource today at NLN Bookstore, powered by Wolters Kluwer: https://nln.lww.com/Nursing-Leaders-Driving-Health-Equity/p/9781975248307Learn more:Discover how the NLN Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy is advancing education and leadership: https://www.nln.org/education/education/leadership-institute/nln-social-determinants-of-health---social-change-leadership-academyApply Now:Applications are open through November 2 for the 2027 NLN Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy. Join a community of changemakers: https://apply-nln.smapply.io/prog/2027_nln_social_determinants_of_health_social_change_leadership_academy/Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.