Politics carry a connotation that’s gotten worse in recent years, but that’s why it’s even more important for nurses to be a part of the decision-making process. As we continue lobbying on this podcast for activism and involvement, we brought on a guest that took that leap nearly 15 years ago. NC House Representative Gale Adcock, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, will explain why nurses are so effective in leadership roles and why this topic is so important in 2020.

Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-98-why-nurses-make-effective-elected-officials-at-every-level-of-government/2666/ 

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What we discuss today: 

2:40 – Welcome in our guest, Rep. Gale Adcock. Some background on her

3:43 – Why this topic today is important 

5:24 – Ways to get involved without running for office.

6:50 – Don’t be intimidated by your legislators

10:38 – Political Action Committees

19:30 – When she ran for Town Council

24:10 – What helped her win 

28:13 – Why don’t more nurses run? 

31:40 – What have you liked and disliked about serving?

36:44 – When people get to know you as a person, things change.