Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN

ER/Onc Nurse in Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins DNP FNP Student

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

In addition, standards need to be set for training and continuing education for travel agencies in order to uphold nursing excellence and promote quality patient care and safety.

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

Hospitals around the country are facing major staffing issues with nurses, techs, and CNAs leaving in droves for higher paying jobs found in the travel nursing industry. This is leaving long time permanent staff overwhelmed with high, and potentially unsafe, patient ratios and...

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

This issue has quickly become a health policy hot topic as we move into calendar year 3 of this global pandemic. It is imperative that hospitals begin to recognize and compensate staff for their loyalty and mastery of unique skills.

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

...little to no incentive for staying. This change has caused major stress for many involved including hospital leadership, incumbent hospital staff, and even patients – putting quality of care into question. https://t.co/QGwVj4e89g

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

A6: Nurses should be at the heart of healthcare reform including advocating for health as a human right. We bring an invaluable perspective to the table, especially given the current pandemic climate. https://t.co/3E5uMKcvKR #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

A3: Social media can be a strong tool for personal/organizational advocacy. Instagram is used daily to educate+drive engagement with users (especially younger generations) about hot health topics or policies that need change using creative reels and stories #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

@HfreilinoRN As a Baltimore citizen and ER nurse - I love this! Just recently Mayor Brandon Scott just put a new focus on protecting the health of domestic violence victims in the city (something we unfortunately see a lot in the ER). Hope there is more good to come! #healthpolicy21 #jhson

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

@ABerdugo_FNP @kmciltr1 This is great - debunking vaccinations myths is a huge way to advocate for public health safety! And definitely something social media can be an integral part of! #healthpolicy21 #jhson

[Leah Rundlett (Thyberg), BSN, RN @lthyber1]

A1: Through Maryland Nurses Association I’ve had the opportunity to advocate for health policy issues particularly related to the Emergency nursing at Maryland’s general assembly in Annapolis. Check out their events:https://t.co/9iQ1bwBldF #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON #healthpolicy21