Practice Makes Purpose: Leslie Lantz

In this episode of Practice Meets Purpose, we sit down with Leslie Lantz '03, MSN, RN, CNE, RNC-OB: a dedicated nurse educator and researcher with a passion for maternal health and nursing education. Leslie shares her journey from earning her BSN at James Madison University to her current role as a clinical instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she teaches Women’s Health and Pediatrics. We explore her leadership experience in obstetric nursing, her transition into academia, and her involvement in groundbreaking research on maternal mental health and nurse wellbeing. Leslie’s story highlights the importance of lifelong learning, mentorship, and advocating for both patients and nurses.

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