Nurses’ Unique Perspective: An Interview with Mary Ann Fuchs, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN [Podcast]

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mary Ann Fuchs, vice chairman for patient care and chief nursing officer at Duke University Health System and associate dean for clinical affairs at Duke University School of Nursing.

Dr. Fuchs began her profession in oncology nursing, later became a specialist clinical nurse in oncology and continued on this path working with adult and pediatric stem cell transplant patients. However, like a lot of us, Dr. Fuchs couldn’t have imagined the turn her profession would take. After being presented with opportunities and supported by mentors, Dr. Fuchs is now a respected leader at a prestigious health system school of nursing.

During our conversation, Dr. Fuchs shared her passion for nursing, three pieces of recommendation for emerging nurse leaders, and the necessary work being done by the Nurses in Board Coalition. Dr. Fuchs emphasized the unique perspective and experience of nurses – we understand what happens to patients, we understand how things work in clinical organizations, and we’re probably the most trusted occupation. Our forum services are essential to sharing every little thing we all know and increasing the impact of our occupation.

Please hearken to our entire conversation Here.

Thank you Dr. Fuchs for the interview and sharing your story.