The Nurse Keith Show · Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC

ENCORE EPISODE: A Black Nurse Breaks Down Boxes, Combats "Truth Decay", and Embodies Dr. King's Dream

October 11, 2024·1 hr 6 min·5 clips
Dr. Rume Alexander reveals how Martin Luther King's dream fuels her fight against invisibility in nursing.
Host Keith Carlson interviews Dr. Rume Alexander, a nursing professor and diversity leader, about her experiences as a Black nurse, the legacy of MLK's dream, and strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in healthcare. They discuss relational intelligence, breaking stereotypes, and practical tips for nurses to gain seats at influential tables.

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A practical case for treating diversity as part of patient safety.

This conversation frames diversity as a patient-safety concern, not a slogan. The guest links workforce diversity, shifting demographics, and the reality that no hospital knows who will arrive next, then ties that to strategic planning, mission, vision, and committee structure…

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If you want a conversation that ties diversity, equity, and belonging to patient safety and real-world planning, press play now.

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