AOEN: A Legacy of Leadership and Education, with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio

About this episode

Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio shares her journey and advocacy in nursing over her 50-year career.

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD, a trailblazing nurse with over 50 years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, and nursing education. Laura shares her inspiring journey from the bedside to becoming an internationally renowned educator and advocate for nurses. She recounts her bold actions during the PPE shortages, her experience leading a massive nurse march on Washington, and her efforts in unionizing hospitals to improve working conditions. This episode is filled with inspiring stories and practical wisdom from a true nursing leader who has dedicated her life to advancing the profession and advocating for nurses everywhere. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin McFarlane

Guest: Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio

Topics covered

• nursing leadership
• nursing education
• advocacy
• critical care
• emergency nursing

Keywords

• nursing
• leadership
• education
• PPE shortages
• nurse march
• unionizing hospitals
• working conditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington

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