Joey Mutnansky, BSN, RN, LHP

I am a firm believer that knowledge is power, and education to the point of comprehension is synonymous with informed consent for treatment. Patients should
leave each encounter confident in knowing how to take their medications, what the medications are for, and with a functional understanding of their health conditions. To
this end, I am proposing the introduction of the Clinic Nurse Educator (CNE). This role=may be present in primary and/or specialty care clinics, and the primary job
responsibility is to meet with patients receiving new diagnoses for 1:1 education. The CNE would have the opportunity to develop rapport with patients over time, meet with4 patients in clinic, and make follow-up phone calls to ensure patients retain the information necessary to provide self-care at home. 

Grace Henry

My interest in older adults began as a quiet appreciation and grew into a deep professional commitment through personal experience, clinical practice, and academic engagement. The past 2 years working on a Medical Surgical floor at Parkview Regional Hospital introduced me to patients whose lives carried decades of stories, resilience, and complexity. Many of the patients I cared for were older adults managing multiple chronic
illnesses, recovering from acute events, or navigating the loss of independence that hospitalization can bring. Through them, I learned that geriatric nursing is not simply about managing conditions, but about honoring identity, dignity, and the experience of aging.