Welcome to Voices from the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. Our host for episode 9 is Ferrol Thomas. In this episode, Dr. Thomas interviews two nursing professionals, Max Tunstill and Elizabeth Yorks. This episode features a discussion among them about their personal journeys into nursing, the importance of advocacy, the challenges faced by the nursing profession today, and the future of nursing workforce development. The conversation highlights the significance of mentorship, communication, and community health, as well as the hope for a new generation of nurses who are being prepared to meet the evolving needs of healthcare. As always, a special thanks to the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band for our beautiful theme song and introduction music.