Nurse Leader Lounge: Impacting The Profession of Nursing with Policy and Policy Development with TK.

Welcome to the Nurse Leader Lounge, where we dive deep into the world of healthcare policy and its development. Join us in this episode as we sit down with Teshieka K. Curtis Pugh to explore the intricate realm of healthcare policies. Get ready to gain insights, perspectives, and valuable knowledge from a seasoned expert in the field. Tune in for an engaging discussion that's bound to enlighten and inspire nurse leaders everywhere!
Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, better known as T.K., is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Nurses Association. Serving the over 80,000 nurses in the state of South Carolina, T.K. works on advocacy, professional development, and legislative issues that both champion the nursing profession and support the community at large. T.K. also works to provide continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals in the US and abroad. She is a board member for the Midlands Chapter of AMSN. She works to improve health disparities in underserved communities through her membership in Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority and the Junior League of Columbia. T.K. has represented nursing nationally through the American Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. She has also been a presenter at the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses National Convention.
T.K. is a 2018 Palmetto Gold Award recipient and the 2019 Presidents’ Award winner for service to SCNA. T.K. was recognized as a member of the 2019 South Carolina Black Pages Top 20 under 40. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, SC Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. T.K. is a proud 2022 graduate of the Dorothy Irene Height Global Leadership Academy facilitated by The International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute. T.K. is the founder and CEO of Nurse T.K., LLC, a leadership, strategy, and empowerment brand that coaches' healthcare professionals throughout the career continuum. She has served as a keynote speaker on local, regional, and national stages. She enjoys uplifting and inspiring individuals to find the joys in life and to be the best version of themselves. T.K. is certified in Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Professional Development, and Rehabilitation Nursing. T.K. is a graduate of Auburn University, Fortis College, and Western Governors University. T.K. 's philosophy is, “Do it with passion or not at all”.
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