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Unity Talks

Unity Talks

By UAPRN of Georgia

Unity Talks is the official podcast of United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia. On the podcast we discuss important issues that are affecting nurses everywhere.
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Unity Talks - Dr. John Eaves

Unity TalksJan 12, 2022

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Unity Talks: Brad Raffensperger

Unity Talks: Brad Raffensperger

GA Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger joined us for Update @ Eight to discuss healthcare, nursing, and his plan to improve the access to healthcare in Georgia. 

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Feb 10, 202229:51
Unity Talks - Dr. John Eaves

Unity Talks - Dr. John Eaves

As we kick off the 2022 legislative session, Dr. Nelson interviews Secretary of State candidate Dr. John Eaves. They discuss healthcare in Georgia and his plan to improve access to healthcare for all Georgians. 

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Jan 12, 202221:23
Eliminating Disparities in LGBTQ Health Care

Eliminating Disparities in LGBTQ Health Care

In this episode, UAPRN President-elect, Ashley Blackmon, interviews Michelle Sariev, NP. She teaches a Human Sexuality course at Emory’s School of Nursing and is certified as an HIV Specialist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). They discuss the health care challenges that LGBTQ community faces in traditional primary care and what nurses and doctors can do to incorporate gender-affirming care/transgender care in their practices. 


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Feb 24, 202136:02
Are traditional standards of care causing inequality in healthcare?

Are traditional standards of care causing inequality in healthcare?

Join UAPRN President-elect  Ashley Blackmon and Dr. Arielle Banks as they have a thrilling discussion on traditional standards of care and how they may be contributing to inequality in healthcare. 

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Feb 16, 202135:16
Update @ 8: Sen. Gloria Butler

Update @ 8: Sen. Gloria Butler

This legislative update is from February 4th. The special guest speaker is Sen. Gloria Butler. 

Senator Gloria Butler, a Democrat, was elected to the State Senate in 1998 and first served in 1999 to represent District 55 in DeKalb County. With 19 years of service, Sen. Butler is the highest-ranking female in the Georgia Senate. She has held leadership positions every year during her impressive tenure. In the State Senate, she is the Senate Democratic Caucus Chairwoman. Sen. Butler is the Secretary for the State and Local Governmental Operations and Urban Affairs Committees. She is also a member of the Ethics, Health and Human Services, Reapportionment and Redistricting, Rules and Transportation Committees. She is the former chair and a current at-large member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators for region 6, which includes Florida and Georgia, and former Vice-Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus.

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Feb 11, 202101:10:32
Candid COVID Conversations: The Ethics of the COVID Vaccine

Candid COVID Conversations: The Ethics of the COVID Vaccine

The United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in association with the Georgia Nurses Association brings to you a meeting and discussion lead by Dr. Lisa Eichelberger, Dean of Nursing for Clayton State University.

This discussion will focus on the ethics of the COVID vaccine and give healthcare professionals the information and knowledge to help educate themselves and their patients about the COVID vaccine.

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Feb 10, 202101:20:00
Update @ 8 - Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

Update @ 8 - Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

This update is from January 28th. The special guest speaker was Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver. Representative Oliver has served for over 2 decades as a Georgia Legislator and was appointed in the 2021 session to chair the House MARTOC committee. 


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Feb 03, 202144:48
Update @ 8: Sen. Butch Miller

Update @ 8: Sen. Butch Miller

This is the legislative update from Jan. 14th. The special guest for this meeting is Sen. Butch Miller. 

Jan 22, 202158:37
UAPRN Advocacy Update January 2021

UAPRN Advocacy Update January 2021

This the audio version of the legislative advocacy update meeting from January 6th. In this update meeting, lobbyist Julianna McConnell discussed the new L.E.A.D. program the new Virtual Legislative Education and Advocacy Development Program for the 2021 legislative session.

There was also an update given on SB321 and what APRNS need to know to take advantage of this new ability. 

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Jan 13, 202144:01
How Your Vote will Impact Healthcare

How Your Vote will Impact Healthcare

In this episode of Unity Talks, UAPRN President, Dr. Michelle Nelson interviews Rep. Chuck Martin. They discuss how to improve access to healthcare in Georgia, increasing the rights of nurses and how your vote will impact healthcare. 


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Oct 26, 202026:29
Race & Healthcare
Aug 13, 202055:20
Unity Talks: Luisa Wakeman

Unity Talks: Luisa Wakeman

On this episode of Unity Talks, UAPRN Vice President, Ashley Blackmon interviews Luisa Wakeman. Luisa Wakemanis running for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 43. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

Jun 06, 202028:43
Unity Talks: Josh Uddin

Unity Talks: Josh Uddin

On this episode of Unity Talks, UAPRN Vice President, Ashley Blackmon interviews Georgia State Senate candidate Josh Uddin.  Uddin, an entrepreneur and business owner, immigrated to the United States in the late 80s from Bangladesh. He is a graduate of Georgia State University. Uddin has served in a variety of public service positions. Currently, he is the President-elect of the North Gwinnett Rotary Club and the President of the Bangladeshi American Association of Georgia. Previously, Uddin served as the Chairperson for the Federation of Bangladeshi American Associations in North America and the Executive Secretary of the Asian/Pacific American Council of Georgia.

Jun 06, 202028:44
Unity Talks: Matielyn Jones

Unity Talks: Matielyn Jones

On this episode of Unity Talks, Dr. Michelle Nelson interviews Matielyn Jones. She is a former staffer for President Obama's 2008 Campaign in North Carolina. Matielyn is also currently running for a Georgia State Senate seat. 

They discuss how to save nursing jobs and how to expand healthcare to Georgia's rural areas. 


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May 22, 202028:44
Unity Talks: Sarah Riggs Amico

Unity Talks: Sarah Riggs Amico

On this episode of Unity Talks, Dr. Michelle Nelson sits down with Sarah Riggs Amico. She is part of the new and emerging group of progressive Georgia political leaders attracting national attention. She is a devoted Christian, wife, and mother who lives her values every day in how she runs her business and raises her family. Sarah won more votes than any other Democratic Georgia Lieutenant Governor candidate in history, and she’s ready now to build on that success to take her progressive values and executive experience to the US Senate.

She and Dr.Nelson talk about the upcoming election and the state of healthcare in Georgia. 


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May 22, 202041:19
Strength in Numbers

Strength in Numbers

On this episode of Unity Talk, UAPRN Vice-President, Ashley Blackmon and Treasure, Imelda Reyes, discuss what made them join UAPRN and how the best tactics to mobilize your membership. 

Mar 04, 202023:47
How to turn your nursing profession into a business.

How to turn your nursing profession into a business.

On this episode of Unity Talks, UAPRN President, Dr. Michelle Nelson, talks with nurse entrepreneur Victoria Randle. They discuss the importance of monetizing your profession and the importance of showing up. 

Mar 04, 202048:29