Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates

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 ...

01/20/2026

Blood pressure is often misunderstood and it matters more than you may think. In our latest episode of Beyond the Bedside, Betty Long, MHA, RN, and nurse advocate Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski, MPH, BSN, RN, break down what blood pressure numbers really mean and why high blood pressure is known as the “silent killer.”

🎧 Watch now on YouTube and learn more at https://bit.ly/BTBSEp3

01/10/2026

Maryland ER nurse Lisa Fischer was assaulted by a patient in a hospital exam room, left with bruises, a black eye, and stitches. Instead of backing down, she’s now standing up for every nurse facing violence on the job.

We stand beside Lisa, demanding Congress finally pass real protections for healthcare workers. No nurse should face this alone.

📖 Read the full story: https://wset.com/news/spotlight-on-america/violence-against-healthcare-hospital-workers-rise-maryland-nurse-fighting-protections-er-triage-caregivers-doctors-nurses-attacks-assault-patients
Sign our petition here: to join the fight: https://bit.ly/GN-ProtectOurNurses

01/09/2026

There’s movement happening—but not nearly enough, especially from Washington, D.C.

As violence against healthcare workers continues to rise, Washington State has passed a new law requiring healthcare providers to investigate incidents and strengthen prevention plans. It’s an important step, and one that reflects what Guardian Nurses has been advocating for all along. https://bit.ly/Gn-WashBill

Through our Protect Our Nurses petition, we’re pushing for more protections nationwide because nurse safety shouldn’t depend on where you work. Sign our petition here: https://bit.ly/GN-ProtectOurNurses

WASHINGTON STATE — Violence against healthcare workers is a growing concern, with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that these professionals are five times more likely to experience

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and reflective holiday season. Merry Christmas and warm wishes from all of us at Guardian Nurses, with gratitude for the patients we’re honored to support and the healthcare workers we stand up for every day.

12/22/2025

When the season is bright, but the work is heavy, our nurses carry more than most see. Their quiet strength makes all the difference.

Read this month’s Flame article for reflections on the emotional labor of caregiving and why caring for helpers matters: https://bit.ly/GNFlameDec

12/17/2025

Ever wonder what’s really happening in the ER?

Episode 3 of Beyond the Bedside with Guardian Nurses is now live on YouTube. Betty Long, MHA, RN, and Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski, MPH, BSN, RN, explain ER triage, long wait times, and how patients can better navigate emergency care.

▶️ Watch now! https://bit.ly/GNBeyondEp3

12/16/2025

We’re excited to see our founder, Betty Long, featured in BenefitsPro. In the piece, she breaks down the chaos many patients experience in the health care system and why knowledgeable support matters for both health outcomes and cost savings.
Click to read the full BenefitsPro article. https://bit.ly/GNBenPro

12/04/2025

Millions could lose coverage or face higher premiums in 2026—here’s what you need to know.

Episode 2 of Beyond the Bedside with Guardian Nurses is now live! 💙
This week, Betty Long and nurse advocate Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski explain clearly how federal legislation will impact insurance access, hospital systems, Medicaid funding, and patient care.

They also describe practical steps you can take to advocate for yourself and your community.

🎧 Watch the full episode: hhttps://bit.ly/BeyondtheBedsideEp2

12/01/2025

Now that the government is back open, it’s time to act. Every day the Save Healthcare Workers Act isn’t passed, nurses and hospital staff face violence and fear going to work.

Introduced by Senators Angus King (I-ME) & Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) & Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), this bipartisan bill would make it a federal crime to assault hospital staff. Some bills pass in days—this is an urgent issue.

Sign the petition and share this urgent message with your senators and representatives. Our healthcare workers can’t wait. Protectournurses.com

11/16/2025

Thanksgiving is coming… and so are the germs! 🦃😷
This month’s Flame breaks down why Turkey Day is basically the Super Bowl for cold and flu season and how to protect yourself without skipping the stuffing.

President & CEO Betty Long, RN, MHA, shares smart, simple habits to help you enjoy the holiday (and the leftovers!) minus the post-feast sniffles.

👉 Read the full Flame issue:

Let’s be honest—November is a month when gratitude and germs collide. We gather around crowded tables, share hugs and gravy boats, and pretend that no one’s coughing in the kitchen. Thanksgiving may be about family, food, and football—but it’s also a high-stakes contact sport for your immu...