McKenzie

VCU FNP student in NURS 638
This account represents my own personal views and does not represent the views of any organization or institution.

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

@Ms2Fly0045 @AADCouncil @SporingCompany I don't have much knowledge on the use of psychedelics for the treatment of mental health, but have heard promising results in the small studies that have been done. This needs to be looked into more. #nurs638policy

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

@Kle0496 @AccessibleMeds @pfizer @bmsnews I had no idea that a 60 day supply could cost so much! I agree, reform is necessary. #NURS638policy

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

In March of 2021 West Virginia Senate passed a bill requiring all needle exchange programs to abide by a strict set of rules making it near impossible to remain open and accessible to those in need. Thank you @samhsagov for continuing to fight to keep NEPs open. #nurs638policy

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

@anneks91 @DrKimSue I agree! "Getting Wrecked" provided a new perspective and a voice to those who are often unheard. #nurs638policy

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

@elmsrn81 @dr_eleby @IlisaPaul @alexjahangir I agree! It provides perspective and emphasizes the importance of advocating in the role as a provider.

[John @onlyjohn81]

A reading I liked in #nurs638policy was "How Health-Care Policy is Made in Washington" because it emphasized the value of advocacy as a provider. Also, it was helpful in developing the goals and mobilization strategies for the group project. @dr_eleby @IlisaPaul @alexjahangir

[Anne Simmons @anneks91]

Getting Wrecked offered a perspective that I often do not get to see in the hospital - the voices of women both desperate for change and resolved to apathy with our current system. Their voices are vital to implementing change. #nurs638policy @DrKimSue

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

"Getting Wrecked" gives the perspective of a group of women fighting addiction as they circle through incarceration and treatment programs. The system has failed to support those battling addiction, continual reform and advocating is vital. @DrKimSue #nurs638policy

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

Reading “Getting Wrecked” has opened my eyes to the many facets of the opioid epidemic. There have been grave downfalls of this country in facilitating education, prevention, treatment, and recovery for those with opioid use disorder. #nurs638policy @Nurs621

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

Rural areas suffer at a disproportionately higher rate from the effects of opioid use disorder. Stakeholders, including non-profit organizations and local leaders, play a key role in expanding access to education, prevention, treatment, and recovery. #nurs638policy @samhsagov

[Madison Norvell @norvell_madison]

Rural states remain consistently behind the curve in access to evidence based practices that address opioid use disorders. We must increase access to services & decrease the stigma surrounding addiction. Let's work to end this epidemic! #nurs638policy @purduepharma @US_FDA

[Natalie Taylor @NataliePMHNP]

@SpanbergerVA07 Thank you for doing your part to de-stigmatize substance use disorders. Stigma contributes to the marginalization of this population and delays their treatment and recovery. What evidence-based treatments are you supporting in our community? #nurs638policy https://t.co/YEygroHUZq

[McKenzie @Graymc5]

@MarkWarner Thank you for being the voice of reason, Senator Warner. The @CDCgov weekly state profile report for Virginia shows a 26.9% increase in the number of people 18+ initiating vaccination, lets keep going! #nurs638policy

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