This Thanksgiving, we’re sharing what gratitude looks like in the JMU School of Nursing. Hear heartfelt reflections from faculty and staff and my own story of finding gratitude in a season of loss.

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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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Episode 1: Cameron von Kannewurff
JMU nursing alum Cameron von Kannewurff '20 shares his journey from paramedic to nurse anesthesiology resident. With a background in critical care and a passion for patient advocacy, Cameron offers insight into the many ways nurses lead in and beyond the hospital.

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Meet your host, Caitlin Billman, and discover how this podcast connects JMU nursing students and alumni through real stories from the field. Each month, we’ll explore how purpose drives practice and how every nurse’s journey can inspire the next.