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About Julie Bangs

Balancing clinical practice, education, and advocacy for humane systems.

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Care, curiosity, and meaningful change.

I’m Julie Renee—a registered nurse, PMHNP student, author, educator, researcher, and advocate.
My work brings clinical experience, evidence-informed inquiry, and compassionate communication together in service of healthier people and more humane systems.

Professional Focus

Clinical Practice

Bringing a compassionate, whole-person perspective to mental health nursing.

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Education & Scholarship

Exploring human experience, mental health, and what helps people heal and grow.

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Writing & Advocacy

Using words, research, and real-world experience to advance kinder, more equitable systems.

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My Journey

1

Emergency Care Roots

Early experiences in high-acuity care taught me the importance of compassion, calm, and human connection.

2

Registered Nursing

As an RN, I’ve cared for diverse populations and seen firsthand the power of listening, advocacy, and evidence-based care.

3

Informatics & Education

I pursued informatics and education to bridge clinical practice, research, and systems-level improvement.

4

PMHNP Graduate Study

I’m currently a PMHNP student, deepening my clinical expertise to better support mental health and whole-person wellness.

5

Research, Writing & Advocacy

Through research, writing, and advocacy, I work to translate experience into insight and insight into meaningful change.

6

Children, Families & Trauma-Informed Care

I’m committed to advocating for safer, kinder, more supportive environments for children and families across all systems.

My work is grounded in the belief that knowledge should lead
to kinder care, stronger systems, and more hopeful futures.

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