Testimonials & References

"I highly recommend inviting Sandy Summers to share the work of The Truth About Nursing with your organization. Sandy brings a powerful message and a call to action for nurses to advocate for the profession. Students left feeling empowered to step into their new role, inspired by the work of nurses and the significance of their choice to join the profession."

For nurses in the audience and faculty, she reminded us of why we chose nursing as a profession and the imperative we have to shape the profession as she shared the "Truth About Nursing". Feedback from students, guests and faculty was very positive. Her call to action is the antidote to anyone who is feeling disillusioned about our profession or just needs a reminder of just how much power we have.

"We have received a great deal of positive feedback from those in attendance at the May 12th conference, signaling a wonderful increase of interest in the topic. Part of the reason that this event was so successful was your presentation, your input, and your presence at the symposium."

It was absolutely fantastic to watch you bring the audience to the height of attention through your analysis of depictions of nurses on television, film, and media advertisements. The media clips you chose were extremely effective. Your careful analysis and critique brought new insight to an audience that was hungry to learn.

"Sandy Summers was our speaker at DePaul University for Nurses Week. The students who witnessed Sandy's presentation were enthralled, and they were clearly learning things they had not previously considered about perceptions of nursing and our place in the world."

I don't think anyone else is doing the work Sandy Summers is doing in the way she is doing it or to the extent that she is doing it, and it is clearly very much needed. Sandy is doing work that is unique within nursing. The work is extremely insightful and critically astute.

"Author, guest speaker and general provocateur Sandy Summers will provide a thought-provoking, stereotype challenging presentation that is guaranteed to challenge audience members to consider widely held and inaccurate portrayals of the nursing profession."

Summers' professionalism, polished presentations, and thought-provoking discussions are high quality components of her speaking engagements. She incorporates current media depictions of the nursing profession providing highly relevant and timely work that is highly engaging to audience members.

"I am delighted to provide this reference for Sandy Summers. Not only did she inspire the graduates with her keynote address, but she also empowered them to take on the new challenges that lie ahead for the nursing community as a whole."

I know Sandy to be a dedicated clinician and a fierce advocate for a more positive perception of nursing by the media. Sandy has consistently demonstrated excellent leadership qualities, and has spent recent years educating the world about the value of nursing.

"Sandy Summers is an engaging, enthusiastic and passionate presenter. Her desire to improve the safety and quality of healthcare is evident as is her desire to elevate the important role nurses fulfill when caring for patients."

Her focus on the media's portrayal of nursing is both informative and eye opening and her presentation style motivates both students and faculty to be change agents in a complex, ever changing health care environment.

"I have known Sandy for many years and am very proud of all she has accomplished. Sandy's evaluations were excellent because her presentations were outstanding."

She is an animated, passionate speaker who will be an asset to your speaker's bureau.

"Sandy Summers is a well-regarded speaker who leads national efforts to shift the public's perception of the nursing profession. Ms. Summers attacks head on the damaging stereotypes of nurses that are often portrayed in mainstream media today."

Ms. Summers talks are relevant, timely and filled with fascinating information. She leads efforts to advance the understanding of the nursing profession as autonomous, highly educated and as leaders in health care.

"You left a great impression to me and the attendees that time. I hope you still elevate the image of the nursing profession."

Continue to inspire other nurses the way you inspired me.

"Thank you for your inspiring and much needed talk. I wasn't exactly sure what you were going to present when I invited you to speak, but you said everything I hoped you would say."

My words don't do justice to the impact that your talk had on our participants. Thanks a million Sandy, for your contribution to our conference and advocacy on behalf of all nurses.

"Thank you for being our keynote. I feel so passionate about setting the record straight for the nursing profession. Changing cultures, and paradigms is not an easy task, but we all must be a part of it."

I continue to receive compliments from the nurses regarding your presentation, they really enjoyed it! Thanks for all the work you do Sandy!!

"Thank you so much for sharing your experience, your passion, and yourself with the group! It was a wonderful conference and I'm thankful for the opportunity to meet you."

I too am hopeful that the advocacy can continue...and become second nature!

"Sandy hosted a truly engaging, critical discussion for nurses and a unique perspective..."

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