Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates

03/27/2026

💙 Looking for some hopeful healthcare news and practical insights from real nurse advocates? In the latest episode of Beyond the Bedside, Betty Long and Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski dive into positive developments shaping healthcare, from declining smoking rates and early cancer detection to inspiring organ donation stories and teen screen time research.

Watch now for encouragement, actionable awareness, and a fresh perspective on navigating today’s healthcare landscape. 🎧👉https://bit.ly/GNBtbsPos

03/27/2026

Thank you to Change.org for helping amplify the urgent call to protect nurses and support our petition. Real change won’t happen without momentum and without voices speaking up.

We’re truly grateful for the growing support behind this movement. It means so much to see people rally around this important cause.

Every additional voice helps carry the message even further. If you haven’t signed yet, now is the time. Stand up, speak out, and help advocate for the protection nurses deserve.

Visit protectournurses.com to learn more and add your voice.

03/23/2026

More and more people are skipping a primary care provider and turning to Google or urgent care instead.

In this month’s The Flame, Betty Long shares why having a trusted provider matters and how to find the right one.

Take a few minutes to explore our tips and find the right fit for you! https://bit.ly/GnMarFlame

03/17/2026

More than 15,000 signatures.

The Protect Our Nurses petition is calling on Congress to act. We're asking US Reps Cindy Hyde-Smith, Angus King, and Madeleine Dean to champion our cause.

The support is loud, the urgency is real, and we’re not slowing down. Haven’t signed yet? Add your name and help push this movement even further. https://bit.ly/GN-ProtectOurNurses

03/17/2026

Why are Registered Nurses missing from the “Best Healthcare Jobs of 2026”?!

In our newest episode of Beyond the Bedside, Betty Long and nurse advocate Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski break down the surprising rankings from U.S. News & World Report and the bigger issues behind them — from the nursing shortage to the future of the profession.

🎥 Watch the episode and join the conversation about why nurses matter now more than ever: https://bit.ly/GNBTBSMar

02/27/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate our own Crystal Santoro for being named one of Main Line Today’s Top Nurses for 2026! 🏆

“Crystal embodies the compassion, skill, and dedication that define Guardian Nurses,” says Betty Long, Founder & CEO. “We’re so proud to have her—and our entire amazing team—advocating for our patients every day.”

02/23/2026

What happens when fear turns into anger, and nurses end up in the line of fire?

In this episode of Beyond the Bedside, Betty Long and Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski get real about an ongoing issue in healthcare: verbal abuse and explosive reactions from patients’ families.

They break down why these outbursts happen, how they impact nurses (especially newer ones), and the communication and boundary-setting skills that can change the entire outcome.

👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe for more real talk about healthcare and advocacy, https://bit.ly/GNBTBSFeb

02/23/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by even the small health decisions lately? You’re not alone. Our latest issue of The Flame dives into decision fatigue—why it shows up, how it impacts your health, and simple steps to lighten the load before “I’ll deal with it later” becomes your go-to response.

💡 If you’ve been putting off something important, this one’s for you: https://bit.ly/GNFlameFeb26

02/13/2026

The message is resonating. AMPLIFY IT. Support is growing. ADD YOURS.

The Protect Our Nurses campaign continues gaining momentum. Let's keep the pressure on!

Sign the petition if you haven't already. Share and forward to spread the word. Link in bio!

02/12/2026

What an incredible start to 2026! Our 11th Annual Kickoff brought Guardian Nurses from across the country together for three uplifting days.

We touched on key updates in palliative care, breast cancer treatment, and new AI tools to support our advocacy, keeping our skills sharp so we can best support the patients and families who count on us.

And because rest matters just as much, we made plenty of space for self-care. Baby goat yoga was the clear team favorite!

Thank you to every presenter, teammate, and furry friend who made this kickoff amazing!

01/30/2026

If healthcare pricing has ever made your head spin… this episode is for you!
In our latest episode of Beyond the Bedside with Guardian Nurses, Betty and Rebecca unpack why ‘price transparency’ often isn’t transparent at all and how Guardian Nurses helps families make sense of it.

👉 Catch the latest episode and subscribe here! https://bit.ly/GNBTBSEp4

01/27/2026

Preventive care only works if it happens.

Our January issue of The Flame is a reminder that feeling “fine” isn’t a reason to postpone routine screenings and that small steps now can prevent bigger issues later.

👉 Read the full issue here! https://bit.ly/GNFlameJan
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Besides coming down with a nasty cold the last two weeks—which was a very clear reminder of how much we rely on feeling well—I’ve had a few other quiet prompts that January is a good time to turn our attention back to routine health screenings. An eye exam that had been overdue. A mammogram I ...