Johns Hopkins School of Nursing has its sights set on shifting the dialogue on the profession, saluting all who have come before and all the amazing advances they’ve made and then using it all as a fulcrum on policy. It starts, as does everything at our school, with our students.

In fall 2023, we welcomed our inaugural cohort of Policy Honors Scholars from the Master’s (Entry into Nursing) program, including Kedrine Gayle. The program is for students striving to gain experience and foundational skills in policy analysis and advocacy to address critical health challenges. The two-semester program aims to broaden students’ understanding of nursing’s role in policy and expand their skills and confidence to connect with policymakers, effectively communicate policy proposals, and advocate for the health of communities.