Understanding the value of nursing care in the US requires a shift, not only in policy, but in philosophy.

In this SEE YOU NOW Insight drawn from Episode 129: Investing in Nurses! Invisible to Invaluable, Pam Cipriano, immediate past president of the International Council of Nurses and former president of the American Nurses Association, explains how U.S. healthcare economics have historically obscured the value of nursing care. She argues that this isn't just a policy problem; it's a philosophical one, and that understanding and investing in nurses is essential to building a healthier, more sustainable healthcare system, and society.

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Nurses are the scaffolding of our nation's health, and the foundation of our shared humanity, yet their work is still too often treated as invisible. In this episode we ask, what does it truly mean to invest in nurses, and what's at stake if we fail to act?

Join host Oriana Beaudet, Vice President of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, Credentialing Center, and Foundation for a conversation with nurse leader Pam Cipriano, Immediate Past President of the International Council of Nurses and former President of the American Nurses Association, about why nursing has been systematically undervalued in the U.S., how that shapes policy, economics, and care delivery, and what must change if we are to build a healthier, more humane future.

As healthcare faces mounting pressures, from workforce shortages and rising costs to growing uncertainty, we're also standing at the edge of extraordinary possibility. Technological advances are reshaping how care is delivered, how research is done, and how we might finally move closer to health equity.

In 2026, SEE YOU NOW will continue its mission to bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines, from conversations with guests like Microsoft's Dominic King and Mary Presti on why nurses must help lead the AI frontier, to guest-hosted episodes with the American Nurses Association's Liz Stokes on the new Nursing Code of Ethics, and discussions with filmmakers Carolyn Jones and Lisa Frank about why representation in healthcare storytelling matters.

You'll hear voices from across the country and from major gatherings like Magnet, and through our weekly SEE YOU NOW Insights, we'll continue to share powerful moments from more than 100 episodes of nurse-led innovation, leadership, and change, while keeping a clear focus on what it truly means to invest in nursing and why it matters to all of us.

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Creative expression has powerful effects on our health and well-being, far beyond what we once imagined. In this SEE YOU NOW Insight, drawn from Episode 81: Making Spirits Bright (Part I), Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts and Mind Lab at the Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and senior advisor to the Science of Learning Institute at Johns Hopkins University, explores how science is beginning to validate what artists have long known: aesthetic and creative experiences are not luxuries, they are powerful tools for healing.

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Nurses are tackling some of today's most complex challenges. On SEE YOU NOW, you'll meet nurses leading change through powerful stories that approach health and healthcare with curiosity, innovation with compassion, and center the human experience.

Some of the most transformative solutions in global health emerge from one deceptively simple discipline: listening. In this SEE YOU NOW Insight, International Council of Nurses CEO Howard Catton, and ANA VP of Innovation Oriana Beaudet explore how the ICN Charter for Change, a straightforward, evidence-driven ten-point plan, was built directly from what nurses, associations, and communities say they need most.

Together, they unpack how frontline wisdom can become global policy, how the foundational leadership skill in nursing of listening translates to shaping reform, and how advanced practice nursing models around the world are already reducing costs, improving outcomes, and proving what's possible when countries invest in nursing.

International Council of Nurses (ICN). Charter for Change: Our Nurses. Our Future. International Nurses Day 2024. International Council of Nurses. Geneva, Switzerland. April 2024. PDF document outlining ten policy actions to value, protect, respect, and invest in nurses worldwide. Available: https://www.icn.ch/sites/default/files/2024-04/IND_2024_Charter_EN.pdf

To listen to this Insight clip's full episode visit SEE YOU NOW Podcast Episode 128: Investing in Nurses! Nurses are Humanity in Action at APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, or at your favorite streaming platform.

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In a moment marked by rising geopolitical instability, accelerating climate change, recurring pandemics, and deep economic uncertainty, nursing stands at a critical crossroads. The global nursing workforce is already under severe strain, and the World Health Organization projects a shortfall of approximately 4.5 million nurses by 2030. Yet, even as health needs become more complex, health funding is being reduced in many parts of the world while defense spending rises, deepening the resource constraints facing nurses and other frontline health workers.

So, what does it truly mean to invest in nursing?

For the International Council of Nurses, it means speaking value to power, making the case consistently and convincingly, that nurses are essential to the stability and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and entire nations. It means pushing forward despite workforce shortages, policy barriers, violence, and chronic underfunding. It means dismantling myths and hierarchies and advancing rigorous research to demonstrate the economic and societal return on educating, compensating, and recognizing nurses as the indispensable professionals they are.

In this episode, Oriana Beaudet, VP of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, Credentialing Center, and Foundation, connects with Howard Catton, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses, who is driving global efforts to support nurses at the ICN. Together, they explore the inventive strategies, advocacy work, and bold solutions shaping the future of nursing. And talk about what it means to meet global challenges with clarity, commitment, and heart.

In this Insight from Episode 105: Fostering Kids ❤️ Fostering Families, nurse and former foster youth Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, illustrates how lived experience enriches nursing practice. Drawing on her journey through the foster system, she's creating programs that meet the physical, emotional, and practical needs of foster youth while empowering them to advocate for themselves. Her story reminds us that every nurse's life experience offers valuable insight, and that caring for the whole person means addressing the barriers that stand between health, belonging, and opportunity.

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Implementing a national patient safety plan sounds straightforward on paper. In practice, it requires something far more challenging: shifting an entire organization's culture.

In this episode, Patricia McGaffigan, RN, VP, IHI; President, Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety, talks with the Vice President for Patient Safety and Compliance within Ascension, Kelly Randall, Ph.D. about how one of the nation's largest health systems is implementing the Safer Together National Action Plan across nearly 100 hospitals.

Their path forward involves creating tiered safety huddles that connect frontline nurses to executive leadership daily. They've launched programs like "We've Got Your Back" to protect those who speak up, and celebrate near misses alongside wins through their "Everyday Hero of Safety" recognition. They discuss how increased safety event reporting signals growing trust, not growing problems, and understanding that when nurses create workarounds, they're often highlighting things that do not work or broken systems.

This is a success story, but one that continues to unfold. It's about the ongoing work of opening communication channels, actively listening across all levels, breaking down hierarchical barriers, and continuous learning. As Kelly reminds us, sometimes you must walk, not run, to go faster when transforming culture.

Aging is a story of adaptation, strength, and possibility. In this SEE YOU NOW Insight, from Episode 50: Owning Your Aging, nurse, researcher, and philosopher Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN shares the story of CAPABLE, Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, a nurse-led program that helps older adults maintain independence and dignity by pairing home visits from a nurse and occupational therapist with simple, low-cost home modifications.

By focusing on what people want and need to do, like bathing, cooking, or walking to the mailbox, CAPABLE helps participants cut disability in half, boost confidence, and dramatically reduce healthcare costs. Through small, smart changes, Szanton reveals how prevention, creativity, and respect for individual goals can transform lives and redefine what it means to age well.

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For more information on the podcast bundles visit ANA's Innovation Website at https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation/education.

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