It’s a relationship between people, across roles, across moments of vulnerability and care. And yet, so many nurses are leaving the field — not because they’ve lost their passion, but because they’re working in systems that no longer support them.

After I published How to Attract and Retain Healthcare Professionals, many readers asked:

“What can I actually do to change things?”

Here’s one simple, powerful step: Raise your voice.

I’ve written a sample letter you can personalize and send to policymakers, representatives, or hospital leaders. It calls for sustainable nursing leadership, fair staffing, mental health support, and real nurse participation in decision-making.

📬 Ready to act?

 ➡️ Download the letter in Word format

 ➡️ Or print it and mail it to your congressional representative.

🗣️ Why it matters

Change doesn’t always start with institutions.

 It starts with someone who speaks up — clearly, respectfully, and from the heart.

This letter is for you if you’re a nurse, a physician, a family caregiver, or simply someone who believes that healthcare must value the people who give care — not just the people who receive it.

Because compassionate care starts with courageous leadership.