Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C

Nurse Practitioner with the You Can Control Asthma Now (UCAN) team in the Pediatric Pulmonary Center at Children's Hospital of Richmond(CHoR). Views are my own.

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

@VancityReynolds great job raising cancer awareness! Now, could you spread the word in Hollywood to use Asthma Educators to improve storylines and show the correct use of medications? #theadamproject

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

the dialogue for improved asthma control by portraying people with asthma using medications and devices correctly.
@_TonyShalhoub @NBCThisisUs @KendrickBros #changeagent

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

I watched Monk (S.4,ep.3) the other night and did a happy wiggle when Monk used a mouthpiece spacer with his inhaler while sick in bed. Kudos to whoever knew this was the correct use! It would have been even better had technique been correct. Hollywood can help start

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

So impressed with the County of Henrico @HenricoSchools for recognizing and acknowledging the benefits and necessity of having more nurses in the school environment. A BIG win for students, families, and schools! https://t.co/FYULennRTs.

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

@AACAP understood the importance of HR6597 (115th) Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 by offering support. Unfortunately, the Congressional Energy and Commerce Committee didn't see the value and let it languish on the table
#nurs638policy

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

We've all heard about opioid abuse and made judgments. Getting Wrecked @DrKimSue shatters those beliefs. Heartwrenching and eye-opening humanizing experiences. Required reading for healthcare professionals #nurse638policy https://t.co/bu4czzfhxj via @amazon

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

Agreed. It's time to lose our silos

[Jacquelyn Melton @VCUSON2023]

@All4Dnp @DrKimSue Getting Wrecked is an astonishing read and should be studied by all health care providers so that they may have a better understanding of all angles of the opioid crisis #nurs638policy #greatread

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

A valuable lesson in reframing an issue to provide more than one perspective #nurse638policy

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

As well as guide policy leaders to better understand important health aspects of issues that help prevent or at least reduce unintended consequences #nurs638policy

[Miranda Lewicki @mirandakelsiRN]

@e_bran_np @nabp @nasw Best practice requires cooperation from ALL involved parties. Nursing professionals can help advocate for this cooperation and increase understanding for all sides related to this issue #nurs638policy

[Fabio DeSouza, DNP, RN, CPHQ @FabioDeSouzaNUR]

As a nurse AND administrator, I am torn between costs and a dire need for H.R.1195 Work Violence Prevention. I hope it does not fail in the Senate, but that balancing solution are identified. @ahahospitals @ANANursingWorld @RepJoeCourtney @BobbyScott @RepCawthorn #nurs638policy

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

@Nurs621 #Nurs638policy has broken down my asthma silo, exposing me to issues that impact families in VA. I can use my voice as an expert and advocate to share knowledge and best practice evidence with my colleagues, community, and legislators

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

Now is the time for action! Are you willing to be part of the solution? @GovernorVA @VDHgov @Dunnavant4VA #Nurs621 #nurs638policy

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

As health professionals, we have witnessed soaring rates of mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and their families over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. 🧵

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

Evidenced-based research shows positive mental health outcomes under NP and PA care. We can help fill the gap. Ease practice restrictions and over-regulation. It's time for change! Will you help? @VaRuralHealth @VirginiaDBHDS #nurs638policy

[Rocio @ciovigg]

@MarkWarner Physical health is as important as mental health. Virginia ranks 42, out of the 51 states, on ease access to mental health care in 2020; making the state one with the highest incidence of mental illnesses and low access to mental health care(MHA,2021) #nurs638policy #mentalhealth

[Jacquelyn Melton @VCUSON2023]

Despite mental health access advances, rural and low-socioeconomic areas remain underserviced. This comes with the price of higher acuity patients and increased cost of care. Telehealth cannot be the only option. We can do better VA! @VirginiaCHC @VirginiaDBHDS #nurs638policy

[Natalia Giscombe-Simons, MSN, RN, ANP-BC @Dr2bSimonsNP]

Despite policies in promoting medication assisted treatment (MAT) those w/Opioid Use Disorder in rural areas still having difficulty accessing MAT. Push for bipartisan support to promote access, decrease pts & provider barriers to MAT. @samhsagov @VaRuralHealth #nurs638policy

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

This year, Richmond ranked Top 10 for the 12th year in a row for challenging U.S. capitals to live in with asthma. @Dunnavant4VA, what is your policy stance to improve social determinants of health for our children and families? #nurs638policy #changeagent
https://t.co/uRrK8vjSFW

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

@Nurs621 @VCUNursing Thank you for your leadership, Dr. Smith!

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

Recently, I had the opportunity to share UCAN and asthma information with CBS6 Virginia this morning. The segment also went national. I hope it will help children and families have a better school year. #changeagent
https://t.co/GDVVMkl85A

[Ginger Mary, CPNP, AE-C @KidDNPGinger]

@SteveGutzler #8, asking for wisdom from respected leaders shows self-awareness and humility.