On episode 530 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Lorre Laws, PhD, RN, NC for a continuation of their previous conversation on episode 515 regarding her significant work related to the concept of nurse-specific traumatization. In the course of this dynamic conversation, Keith and Lorre dive deeper into the details of her work, including the physiology of the trauma response, how the concept of trauma-informed care is never extended to nurses' well-being, how nurses can reclaim their agency and put themselves back in the driver's seat of their lives and careers, and much more. Dr. Lorre Laws, affectionately known as "Dr. Lorre," is a gifted healer, author, nurse scientist, and integrative nursing professor who masterfully blends scientific expertise with intuitive wisdom in her transformative work. Her bestselling book, "⁠Nursing Our Healer's Heart⁠," presents groundbreaking research on trauma and burnout through the lens of spiritual awakening and heart-centered healing, offering a holistic path to recovery that nurtures the soul. As a neurospirituality expert with over 35 years of experience in healing arts, Dr. Lorre's integrative approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and ancestral essence. She guides individuals on profound healing journeys, helping them reconnect with their inner light and higher purpose. Her work is further enriched by her ability to access multiple ways of knowing and being in the spiritual realm, allowing her to alchemize science and spiritual healing for whole-person transformation. As the founder of The Haelan Academy, Dr. Lorre has created a sacred space for individuals to embark on transformative healing journeys. Her 12-week Healer’s Heart Academy is a testament to her innovative approach, combining cutting-edge neuroscience and trauma healing with ancient spiritual wisdom to facilitate profound personal growth and healing. Dr. Lorre's heart-centered, integrative approaches to healing have helped thousands of people in their recovery journeys, addressing all aspects of their personhood. Her work continues to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and spiritual wellness, offering a unique and powerful perspective on healing and personal transformation. Connect with Dr. Lorre Laws: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠The Healer's Journey Podcast⁠ Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 528 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, Keith interviews Kristen Gilmore, the Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In the course of their conversation, Keith discusses with Kristen her experience as a leader whose sole responsibility is to foster an environment and culture where the mental health of nurses is truly a top priority. The program that Kristen oversees is funded by a generous endowment supported by a $7 million grant made possible through the stewardship of Jefferson's Board of Trustees. This program could serve as a blueprint for healthcare institutions looking for an example of how to move beyond platitudes and lip service towards meaningful interventions with nurses' best interests in mind. Kristen is a registered nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and serves as the inaugural Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being, supporting the Jefferson Bucks, Frankford, Einstein Montgomery, and Torresdale campuses. Prior to this role, she held multiple nursing leadership positions and provided direct care in emergency medicine, where she developed a deep commitment to clinician well-being. A graduate of Holy Family University and Walden University, Kristen has consistently championed the well-being of both her colleagues and the nursing profession as a whole. She currently serves as President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and chairs the ENA’s National Wellness Committee. A Certified SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) Practitioner, Kristen delivers evidence-based well-being education across the Jefferson Health System. Her speaking engagements include presentations for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, the Emergency Nurses Association, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of AACN, the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Kristen also co-authored a recent article in the Journal of Emergency Nursing examining the impact of gratitude in the workplace.  Kristen has also featured her well-being work in healthcare on multiple podcasts.  Connect with Kristen Gilmore and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Kristen.Gilmore@Jefferson.edu LinkedIn Thomas Jefferson University Hospital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer, reader of the tarot, and teacher and mentor who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On this encore of episode 454 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Maria Smilios, the author of ⁠The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis⁠. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Ms Smilios discuss how numerous Black nurses fled the Jim Crow south in search of opportunity in the non-segregated north, and how many ended up working at Sea View Hospital on Staten Island, a facility focused on the treatment — and to a large extent the warehousing — of thousands of TB patients. Listeners may be shocked to learn that the American Nurses Association barred Black nurses from being members until they gave in to pressure in 1949, despite Black nurses' impressive contributions to the development of the profession. A native of New York City, Ms. Smilios holds a Masters of Arts from Boston University in Religion & Literature where she was a Henry Luce Scholar and a Presidential Scholar. She also taught Essay and Research writing in the university’s writing program.  In 2007, she left Boston and moved back to New York City to teach at an all-girls high school. There she created and ran an intensive summer writing program for teens.  Maria formerly worked as a development editor in the Biomedical Sciences editing books in lung diseases, pediatric and breast cancer, neurology, and ocular diseases. It was during this time when she read a line in a book that led her to discover the story of the Black Angels.  Through writing the book, she has become in involved in advocating for affordable and accessible TB drugs in TB-heavy countries, working with and supporting organizations such as EndTB and Partners in Health. In the past, Ms. Smilios has written for The Guardian, American Nurse, Narratively, The Rumpus, Dame Magazine, and The Forward among others. The Black Angels is her first book. Connect with Maria Smilios and The Black Angels: ⁠MariaSmilios.com⁠ ⁠Maria on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The Black Angels on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X⁠ ⁠The Black Angels on Amazon⁠ ----------- Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠, and on ⁠Twitter⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠. Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at ⁠The Circle and the Dot⁠. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of ⁠The Health Podcast Network⁠, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.

On this encore of episode 499 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Karen Steinbock, MBA, BSN, RN, ACC, a nurse who is also a leadership, career, and professional development coach. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Karen discuss many aspects of career development, including making the choice to step into leadership, creating a career that's aligned with your personal values, and having overall more peace and less angst when it comes to your professional journey.  In her 20+ year career, Karen has pursued diverse roles in clinical care, military healthcare, quality improvement, leadership, talent development, education, and innovation. She is convinced that finding meaning and fulfillment in work is less about specific skill alignment and more about exploring and recognizing who we are (and want to be) and then seeking and creating work that aligns with our values, strengths, priorities, and interests. Karen earned an MBA from Colorado State University, a BSN from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Connect with Karen Steinbock: ⁠KarenSteinbock.com⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Download Karen's free ⁠Career Transitions Support Tool⁠ Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 526 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Brian LeCount and Earl Dalton of Health Carousel, the organization behind Nursing Careers Week, an inspiring annual virtual event for nurses which will be held for the second time during the week of November 10th, 2025. In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss the challenges facing 21st-century nurses, the current state of the profession, the continuing evolution of healthcare technology, and how nurses can be supported in creating flexible, fulfilling, and future-ready careers. Brian LeCount is the Chief Marketing Officer at Health Carousel, where he leads multi-brand marketing efforts, digital strategy and corporate strategic planning initiatives. Brian has delivered executive-level strategic counsel, digital thinking, customer journey expertise, and activation guidance for many multi-billion dollar global brands. He has led benchmark-beating initiatives across nearly every digital channel: content, media, web, mobile, social media, experiential, eCommerce, and shopper marketing. Earl Dalton, MHA, MSL, BSN, NEA-BC, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Health Carousel and has over 30 years of acute hospital experience in various leadership roles from Adult Health to Emergency and Critical care. In addition, Dalton is an accomplished speaker, author, and innovator in the healthcare industry. Dalton has worked for several hospital systems, most notably, the Duke University Health System, consistently in the top ten for healthcare delivery in the United States and globally. Dalton is an industry thought leader and has made exceptional contributions in work culture, quality improvement, and customer experience. Connect with Earl Dalton, Brian LeCount, Health Carousel, and Nursing Careers Week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nursing Careers Week Health Carousel Facebook (Nursing Careers Week) Instagram (Nursing Careers Week) LinkedIn (Nursing Careers Week) LinkedIn (Earl Dalton) LinkedIn (Brian LeCount) Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer, reader of the tarot, and teacher and mentor who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 525 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author and lactation pharmacologist Dr. Kaytlin Krutsch, PhD, PharmD, MBA, BCPS. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Krutsch discuss the history and science behind the very specialized topic of lactation pharmacology, and why it should be of great importance to all healthcare professionals. Kaytlin Krutsch, PhD, PharmD, MBA, BCPS is a lactation pharmacologist who literally wrote the book on medications in human milk with Dr. Thomas Hale, Hale’s Medications and Mothers’ Milk. Dr. Krutsch is both Director of the Infant Risk Center and Associate Professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and advises the Food and Drug Administration, the Human Milk Banking Association of Northern America, and the pharmaceutical industry on lactation pharmacology and lactation research. Dr. Krutsch believes families deserve better answers to questions about breastfeeding and medications, and designs research that addresses their questions while creating a comprehensive information cycle that empowers families. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Connect with Dr. Kaytlin Krutsch and The Infant Risk Center ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Infant Risk Center website Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 524 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Anastasia Prech, BSN, RN, NC-BC for an in-depth, free-wheeling, and inspiring conversation about how we can consider approaching our lives and careers when our priorities shift, we're longing for reinvention, and it's time to tell a new story about who we are and what our lives are all about. Anastasia Prech is a nurse, board-certified nurse coach, writer, storyteller, and travel lover who is currently navigating personal reinvention and life beyond the bedside while living in Paris, France. You can catch Keith's previous interview with Anastasia and her twin sister and fellow nurse coach Sarah Prech on episode 433 of The Nurse Keith Show. Connect with Anastasia Prech: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Live Well & Whole website Instagram LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 523 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author, nursing educator, and researcher Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Wittmann-Price discuss the importance and impact of competency-based education in nursing. Dr. Wittmann-Price also reflects on her storied career, and her perceptions and experiences as a highly accomplished nurse academician and writer. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN, is Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professionals at Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ. Ruth has been an obstetrical/women’s health nurse for 47 years. Dr. Wittmann-Price received her AAS and BSN degrees from Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey, and her MS as a perinatal clinical nurse specialist (CNS) from Columbia University, New York, New York. She completed her PhD in nursing at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence. Ruth developed a mid-range nursing theory, “Emancipated Decision-Making in Women’s Health Care,” and has tested her theory in four research studies. International researchers are currently using her theory as the foundation for their studies. Her theory is being used by researchers at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, in their campaign, “Finding Solutions for Africa,” which helps women and children. Dr. Wittmann-Price has taught all levels of nursing students over the past 30 years and has completed international service-learning trips. She has coedited or authored 16 books, contributed many chapters, and written numerous articles. She has presented her research regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Wittmann-Price was inducted into the National League for Nursing Academy of Nurse Educator Fellows in 2013 and became a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in October 2015. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fast Facts About Competency-Based Education in Nursing: How to Teach Competency Mastery Certified Nurse Educator Review, 4th Edition Springer Publishing Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 522 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Amy Hillsman, MSN, ANP-BC, the Senior Director of the Virtual Care Center at Reimagine Care. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Amy discuss what the future holds for nurses in the face of the growing prevalence of artificial intelligence and AI-driven care models. Amy Hillsman is a nurse practitioner and the Senior Director of the Virtual Care Center at Reimagine Care. She graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with a Master's in Nursing and oncology specialty certification. She has over twenty years of oncology experience working across academic, community and research medical centers. She has worked for the Reimagine Care for the last 3.5 years. Connect with Amy Hillsman and Reimagine Care: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reimagine Care Reimagine Care on LinkedIn ⁠Amy Hillsman on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 521 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Angela Patterson, DNP, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, the Chief Nursing Officer at CVS Health. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Angela discuss the new paradigms of care opening up for nurse practitioners here in the United States, including value-based care, retail-based clinics, leadership, and other emerging opportunities. Angela Patterson, DNP, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, serves as Chief Nursing Officer at CVS Health®, where she leads the strategic plan to advance the recruitment, retention, resilience, and recognition of the more than 18,000 nurses at CVS Health. Additionally, Angela serves as the Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer of Retail Health, which includes MinuteClinic®, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy® locations. In this role Angela provides clinical and professional practice governance for MinuteClinic nurse practitioners, physician associates, and nurses who provide care across MinuteClinic’s U.S. locations and through MinuteClinic’s national virtual care practice. She also leads a variety of programs focused on clinical quality, patient experience, clinical training and education, and care delivery workforce engagement. A board-certified family nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice designation and over a decade of executive leadership experience, Angela has been instrumental in scaling nurse-led care models across a variety of settings. She is a nationally recognized leader in nursing, committed to innovation, workforce development, and the continued evolution of care delivery. Connect with Angela Patterson and CVS Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CVS Health Facebook Instagram Angela Patterson on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 520 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Leah Blackwell, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, the Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Leah discuss the many proactive steps we can take in response to the profoundly disturbing fact that 73% of all reported workplace violence incidents occur in a healthcare setting Ms. Blackwell began her career at the Memorial Hermann-TMC campus as a new graduate nurse, specializing in critical care, after obtaining a BSN from Texas A&M University. She then completed a dual graduate degree, MSN in Nursing Administration and MBA from the University of Texas-Tyler. Through hard work and diligence, Leah advanced in her career from staff nurse to Clinical Manager to Patient Care Director to Chief Nursing Officer. As CNO, she oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the MH-TMC campus, a three-time Magnet designated facility with over 3,900 nurses. With a great passion for being a transformational and servant leader where she can be a catalyst for creating a culture where the entire healthcare team can thrive and grow, Leah prioritizes the needs of her staff and is a champion for support, education, and innovation. Leah is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executive and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders where she serves on Nurse Leaders in Advocacy. This committee fills her passion to advocate for federal policies that impact nurses and patient care. She was awarded the American Organization for Nursing Leadership fellow designation (FAONL) in 2025, which recognizes nurse leaders for their sustained contributions to nursing leadership, commitment to service, and influence in shaping healthcare. Connect with Leah Blackwell and Memorial Hermann: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Leah Blackwell and LinkedIn Memorial Hermann on LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Instagram X Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 519 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Georgianna Donadio, DC, MSc, PhD in a wide-ranging conversation that discusses, among other topics, how nurses can be powerful, purpose-driven advocates for patients who are navigating the confusing labyrinth of 21st-century healthcare. The work of Dr. Georgianna Donadio has touched the lives of millions. For over 40 years, she has been educating the healthcare community, as well as her patients, students and the public about how the 5 Aspects of Whole Health® — the physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental and spiritual aspects of our lives — can produce illness or wellness. Dr. Donadio’s pioneering work began in 1976 when she established the National Institute of Whole Health in Boston, MA. In the process, Georgianna developed Whole Health Education®, a hospital-tested, relationship-centered, patient health education model. Today, NIWH is a accredited provider of evidence-based, Whole Health Education ® and Whole Person Care credentialing and continuing education programs for medical, allied health and education providers. A longtime proponent of the important role nurses play in healthcare, she is one of only six Florence Nightingale scholars in the U.S. She serves on the Board of Advisors of the national Health Care Education Association, and is an Associate Scholar of the Global Holistic Nurses Association. She is a sought-after MNA award-winning Nurse Advocate and the recipient of the “Best of Boston Award” for Outstanding Chiropractic Practice. Georgianna is also working to bring Whole Health Education to military spouses through the Department of Defense MyCAA education program for over 3 million military families, world wide as NIWH is an approved education provider for the Department of Defense My CAA programs. In addition, she is a popular and compelling speaker, author and media presenter whose expertise has been showcased through hundreds of speaking engagements, articles and interviews for TV, radio, print and online media. Dr. Donadio has been the subject of over 500 TV, radio, magazine, and print articles and interviews. Connect with Dr. Georgianna Donadio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Institute of Whole Health Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 518 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Iman Abuzeid, the co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health, for yet another informative and fascinating interview with a frequent and dynamic guest with a great deal to share about the healthcare industry in general, and the nursing profession in particular. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Abuzeid discuss the findings from Incredible Health's sixth annual State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians 2025 Report. From AI and technology to staffing, the political climate, and job satisfaction, the numbers speak volumes, and Keith and Dr. Abuzeid together shed light on what the numbers reveal. Iman Abuzeid, M.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health, the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, with the mission of helping healthcare professionals live better lives, and find and do their best work. The company, founded in 2017, has raised $100 million from top venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and health systems Kaiser Permanente and Johns Hopkins, and is valued at $1.65 billion, making Iman one of the few CEOs to run a “unicorn” startup (a company valued at over $1 billion). Iman is a MD, and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Iman’s immediate family has three surgeons, and as a doctor herself, she understands the importance of choosing the right stepping stones in a clinical career. It’s what drives her belief in Incredible Health and its potential to reliably help clinicians manage their careers. Connect with Dr. Abuzeid and Incredible Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incredible Health website Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn Dr. Iman Abuzeid on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 517 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Julianne Ewen and Dr. Julie Ossege, the authors of "Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner Transitioning Into Practice", a first-of-its-kind book published by Springer Publishing in early 2025. In the course of their conversation, Keith and his esteemed guests discuss the many challenges faced by new NPs transitioning into practice, including certification, jurisprudence, state practice environments, wellness and self-care, educational pathways, and the frequent shock of moving from a career as an RN to a career path as a newly minted nurse practitioner. Dr. Julie Ossege is a nationally recognized leader in nursing and advanced practice, with over 30 years of experience shaping the future of nurse practitioners. She has held numerous leadership roles with the Kentucky Nurses Association, including serving on the Board of Directors, Events Planning, and Bylaws Committees. She currently contributes as an editorial board member for the Kentucky Nurse and edits the popular Student Spotlight section. Dr. Julianne Zehnder Ewen, is a distinguished nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader whose career spans over three decades of clinical practice and academic excellence. As a faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Dr. Ewen plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Family Nurse Practitioners, offering invaluable mentorship and expertise in the Clinical Title Series. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Connect with Dr. Ewen, Dr. Ossege, and Springer Publishing: ⁠⁠Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner Transitioning Into Practice ⁠Springer Publishing⁠ Dr. Ewen on LinkedIn Dr. Ossege on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 516 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith delivers a short but sweet solo episode exploring the many reasons why numerous nurses appear to be leaving acute care nursing behind. Keith also explores the multitude of viable non-acute career options available to nurses who want to leave hospital nursing in the dust and do something different. After all, the hospital isn't the only place where "real" nursing happens. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith’s wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 515 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Lorre Laws, PhD, RN, NC regarding her significant contributions to the canon of literature related to nurses' experience of trauma. Specifically, Dr. Laws contends that it's not burnout and compassion fatigue that are the issues plaguing our profession — it's the silent epidemic of nurse-specific traumatization. Dr. Lorre Laws, affectionately known as "Dr. Lorre," is a gifted healer, author, nurse scientist, and integrative nursing professor who masterfully blends scientific expertise with intuitive wisdom in her transformative work. Her bestselling book, "Nursing Our Healer's Heart," presents groundbreaking research on trauma and burnout through the lens of spiritual awakening and heart-centered healing, offering a holistic path to recovery that nurtures the soul. As a neurospirituality expert with over 35 years of experience in healing arts, Dr. Lorre's integrative approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and ancestral essence. She guides individuals on profound healing journeys, helping them reconnect with their inner light and higher purpose. Her work is further enriched by her ability to access multiple ways of knowing and being in the spiritual realm, allowing her to alchemize science and spiritual healing for whole-person transformation. As the founder of The Haelan Academy, Dr. Lorre has created a sacred space for individuals to embark on transformative healing journeys. Her 12-week Healer’s Heart Academy is a testament to her innovative approach, combining cutting-edge neuroscience and trauma healing with ancient spiritual wisdom to facilitate profound personal growth and healing. Dr. Lorre's heart-centered, integrative approaches to healing have helped thousands of people in their recovery journeys, addressing all aspects of their personhood. Her work continues to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and spiritual wellness, offering a unique and powerful perspective on healing and personal transformation. Connect with Dr. Lorre Laws: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok The Healer's Journey Podcast Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Dina Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, a nurse, educator, leader, and the author of the 3rd edition of "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse" which is scheduled to be published in May of 2025 by Springer Publishing.  In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Hewett delve into the specialty of critical care nursing, the many challenges faced by new graduate nurses embarking on a career in critical care, how to bridge the gap between nursing school and novice practitioner, technological advances in critical care, and much more. Dr. Dina Hewett received her BSN from Brenau University, MSN from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. In 2021 she completed a master’s degree in law from Liberty University. Her certifications include CCRN – Alumnus, Nurse Executive Advanced and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. With over thirty years of experience as a critical care nurse, Dr. Hewett's career has encompassed both hospital administration and academics. During her tenure in hospital administration, she served as the unit manager of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and director of nursing of multiple units including critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy. Dr. Hewett is the immediate past President of the Georgia Nurses Association. She is an AACN-Wharton Executive Fellow. Previously, she served as a board member of the Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors, and a member of the Education Committee of the Georgia Board of Nursing. Dr. Hewett has also served on the Government Affairs Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Dr. Hewett is a Regional Vice President of Campus Operations, Chamberlain University. Her recent publications include "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse (3rd edition)", and chapter contributions for the 13th edition of Ackley & Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. Dr. Hewett lives in Gainesville, Ga with her husband and three dogs. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Connect with Dr. Hewett and Springer Publishing: ⁠Dr. Dina Hewett on LinkedIn Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, 3rd edition Springer Publishing Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 513 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, in celebration of Nurses Week 2025, Keith interviews Jennifer Johnson, BScN RN, the author of Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Nursing Career. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Jennifer discuss the role of nursing intuition, how to learn to trust your gut as a nurse, the science behind intuition, and why she chose to write a book and dedicate herself to teaching nurses how to get in touch with, and trust, their inner "Spidey Sense". Jennifer Johnson is a wife, mother of two, and dedicated Registered Nurse based in Ontario, Canada. With sixteen years of experience working in emergency rooms across northern and southern Ontario, she has witnessed the heartbreak, drama, bullying, and life-or-death moments that define ER nursing. Her career, marked by resilience and compassion, took a profound turn during the pandemic, a time that tested not only her skills, but also her spirit. Connect with Jenn Johnson: Rx for Growth Instagram TikTok LinkedIn⁠ Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Nursing Career on Amazon Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 512 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author, retired psychiatric nurse, educator, and leader Dr. Lisa Rosenberg. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Rosenberg discuss how we cope with life-altering events, and the universal experiences of loss, grief, and recovery. Also discussed is Dr. Rosenberg's memoir, Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief, as well as the notion of "the third act" of life, when the inevitability of ageing causes us to examine our lives and make plans for the final third of our time on earth. Dr. Lisa Rosenberg, PhD, RN, is a retired psychiatric nurse, educator, and leader with over three decades of experience compassionately helping others, educating students, and championing health equity. She has a Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing, and a PhD in educational psychology. Dr. Rosenberg was a faculty member at Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago for 30 years, retiring as Associate Dean Emeritus in 2019. She has published numerous articles on topics ranging from nursing college admissions to humor in healthcare and has presented extensively to regional and national audiences. Since 2017, Dr. Rosenberg has been a senior consultant for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, providing consultations to nursing schools across the country. In 2025, Dr. Rosenberg published her memoir with Potter’s Wheel Publishing House. Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief, a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. She currently lives in the Chicago area, where she continues to consult, mentor, and write. Connect with Dr. Lisa Rosenberg: Facebook LinkedIn Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief on Amazon Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

On episode 511 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Kevin Gibson, BSN, RN, aka: The Boot Nurse, an NCLEX success coach and mentor with a compelling story to tell and advice to share for those facing this high-stakes exam. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Kevin discuss top strategies and the essential mindset shift needed to pass the NCLEX. They also discuss their mutual experience of bouncing back from failing the exam, and how they pushed through to finally conquer it and become licensed registered nurses. Kevin Gibson's journey is a testament to perseverance, service, and dedication. His career began in the U.S. Navy in 2007, where he served honorably until 2024. During his tenure, he specialized in surgical technology, becoming an instructor in 2015 and a master instructor a year later. He was instrumental in teaching a variety of programs, including tactical combat casualty care and pre-hospital trauma, showcasing his commitment to excellence and his ability to mentor and lead. In 2018, Kevin achieved another significant milestone by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. However, his path was not without challenges. Between 2018 and 2019, Kevin faced three unsuccessful attempts at passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It was through these trials that Kevin's true passion emerged. In 2020, after his fourth attempt, he successfully passed the NCLEX-RN, turning his earlier failures into a profound source of motivation. This experience inspired him to help others overcome their fears of failure. He founded a coaching and mentoring service dedicated to helping nursing students turn their dreams into reality by conquering their own NCLEX exams. In 2023, Kevin expanded his impact by launching an on-demand 7-day NCLEX Course, which has since helped over 4,000 nursing students achieve success. His dedication to helping others mirrors his commitment to his country, emphasizing his passion for service beyond his military career. Just as he served his country, Kevin continues to serve others, striving to make a significant impact in the lives of those who aspire to succeed against the odds. Connect with Kevin Gibson, The Boot Nurse: The Boot Nurse Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircleandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.