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The Nurse Keith Show

Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BCnursekeith.com
The Nurse Keith Show offers up-to-date career advice and knowledge for savvy 21st-century nurses. During each episode, Board-Certified holistic career coach Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC explores the multiplicity of potential career pathways in nursing through inspiring interviews with healthcare thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. With the goal of helping you create the most satisfying nursing career and life possible, The Nurse Keith Show is an invaluable audio destination for ambitious, thoughtful, and forward-thinking nurses.
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Episodes

Understanding the Power, Benefits, and Career Potential of Apharesis and Blood Collection

On episode 417 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Lori Harada, BSN, RN, the Senior Manager of the Technical Excellence Team of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies. With her vast knowledge of blood transfusion and related products in the industry, Lori provides unique insight and understanding of the fascinating world of apharesis, blood collection, and transfusion. In the course of the episode, Lori shares a deeply personal story, as well as the story ...

Apr 14, 202348 minEp. 417

Nurse Practitioners and the Field of Legal Nurse Consulting

On episode 416 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Elisa Collins, FNP-C, NP-CLP, a nurse practitioner, podcaster, and legal nurse consultant who is on a mission to convince nurse practitioners that they are ideal candidates for the legal nurse consultant role. Do you think that only RNs can serve as LNCs? Think again! Elisa is the primary founder and Chief Executive Officer at Discovery NP Legal Consultants. Elisa has been an RN Since 2003 and worked p...

Apr 07, 202355 minEp. 416

Emerging as an Inspired and Empowered Healthcare Professional

On episode 415 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Olayinka Olaitan Aremu, MScN, PgDE, RN, RM, RPHN, a nurse mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur on a mission to educate, elevate, empower, and inspire healthcare professionals to be the very best version of themselves possible. Affectionately referred to as Nurse Coach Ola, Ms. Aremu is a registered nurse, midwife, and public health nurse, and has served as a Clinical Nurse Manager with over 11 years ...

Mar 31, 202353 minEp. 415

Trauma-Informed Care and Building Resilience with Dr. Amy King

On episode 414 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Amy King, a licensed psychologist, keynote speaker, consultant, and podcaster who provides training, consultation, and education to professionals who work with children and families. Dr. Amy also offers The Providers Lounge , a learning collaborative and community of like-minded medical professionals focusing on building resilience in their patients and themselves. Among Dr. Amy's specialties is wo...

Mar 24, 202350 minEp. 414

When a Nurse Educator Becomes a Viral Sensation

On episode 413 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Stephanee Beggs, BSN, RN, the celebrity content creator, influencer, and emergency room nurse behind RNExplained, Inc. Stephanee unintentionally went viral on social media for her quick, concise educational tools featured in her TikTok videos and sold on her Etsy store. In fact, some of her TikTok videos have reached over 1 million views! Her videos, guides, and tools help nurses around the world learn...

Mar 17, 202346 minEp. 413

Increasing the Cultural Competence and Sensitivity of Healthcare Professionals

On episode 412 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Raj Sundar, a full-spectrum family physician, podcaster, and community organizer. In the course of their conversation, Raj and Keith discuss the difference between cultural competence and cultural safety, where cultural competence falls short, and how healthcare professionals can increase their competence in the interest of their patients' well-being and cultural safety. Dr. Sundar is the host of H...

Mar 10, 202355 minEp. 412

The European Perspective on 21st-Century Healthcare Innovation and Emerging Technologies

On episode 411 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews French biomedical engineer and podcaster Mathieu Chaffard, regarding Mathieu's podcast — Impulse: Meeting Healthcare Pioneers — and his perspective on the European zeitgeist when it comes to healthcare innovation and emerging technologies in the 21st century. Mathieu is a French biomedical engineer, trained at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. Passionate about medical technology ap...

Mar 03, 202356 min

Medical Injustices, Distrust, Disparities, and Black Communities

On episode 410 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Camille White and Jasmyn Moore, the hosts of the Distrust & Disparities Podcast. In the course of their conversation, Keith, Jasmyn, and Camille discuss their powerful podcast which examines current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system and how these disparities and injustices have disproportionately impacted Black communities around the country for hundre...

Feb 24, 202357 minEp. 410

Creating a Trained Student Workforce to Solve Healthcare Shortages and Inequities

On episode 409 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Eric Alvarez, the CEO and Founder of Grapefruit Health, a company that is creating a brand new student-led workforce to help meet the significant shortage of healthcare workers today. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Eric discuss clinician shortages, lack of access to care, and other challenges within the healthcare space that led to the founding of Grapefruit Health and its unique and in...

Feb 17, 202356 minEp. 409

Can Nurses Choose to Feed — and Not Eat — Their Young?

On episode 408 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews nurse leader and consultant Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM, the founder of the Nurses Feed Their Young (NFTY) movement. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Teresa discuss the concept of nurses feeding, rather than eating, their young, and why this is so crucial for the future of the profession. Keith and Teresa also discuss the importance of infusing the nursing profession with emotional intellig...

Feb 10, 202351 minEp. 408

How to Be a Visionary 21st-Century Healthcare Leader

On episode 407 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Certified Executive Coach Ronnie Kinsey, BSN, RN, MBA about how to be a visionary 21st-century healthcare leader who can readily identify what's right, as well as what needs to change. Ronnie Kinsey, BSN, RN, MBA is well-credentialed as a seasoned clinician and healthcare leader with a breadth of experience in highly recognized academic and specialty medical centers, as well as in the corporate arena. ...

Feb 03, 202355 minEp. 407

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing, Healthcare, and Nursing Academia

On episode 406 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Donna Nickitas, Ph.D, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAAN, the Dean of the Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Nickitas take a deep dive into issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (aka: "D.E.I.") and how these issues must be addressed in both nursing academia and the wider nursing and healthcare spheres. Dr. Donna M. Nickitas, Ph.D, RN, NEA-BC,...

Jan 27, 202357 minEp. 406

Understanding Nurse Practitioner Liability in the 21st Century

On episode 405 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, the Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization (NSO). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Jennifer dig deep into NSO's recent malpractice claims report for nurse practitioners, and provide clarity about the top allegations against NPs, the average cost of such claims, and the main drivers of malpractice claims and and license complaints. If you w...

Jan 20, 202357 minEp. 405

The Stress Response and the Magic of Pressure-Free Living

On episode 404 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Elle Ingalls, a high-performance coach who helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are experiencing work-related stress achieve more without stress-induced burnout. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Elle discuss how the stress response affects performance, the health implications of chronic stress, and how individuals can know when they're triggering the stress response...

Jan 13, 202352 minEp. 404

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

On episode 403 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. G. Rumay Alexander, EdD, RN, FAAN, a noted presenter, provocateur, consultant, professor of nursing, and the American Nurses Association’s current Scholar-In-Residence. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Alexander converse on a variety of subjects, including being a Black nurse who embodies the dream that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so passionately described in his famous speech. Dr...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 403

Where Pediatric Oncology Nursing and Mentoring Meet

On episode 402 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Cindy Schmus, MSN RN CRNP, a dedicated nurse mentor, educator, and pediatric nurse practitioner. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Cindy discuss the intimacy of pediatric oncology nursing. They also take a deep dive into the magic of mentoring, Cindy's powerful storytelling, and her motto, "I practice what I teach so I can teach what I practice". Cindy Schmus is currently a pediatric nurse...

Dec 30, 202250 minEp. 402

The Excitement, Challenges, and Satisfaction of Rapid Response Nursing

On episode 401 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Sarah Lorenzini, an expert Rapid Response Nurse Educator and the host of the awesome "Rapid Response RN" podcast. In the course of this inspiring conversation, Keith and Sarah discuss the magic, excitement, challenges, and professional satisfaction of rapid response nursing. Bringing clarity, comfort, hope, and calm is something Sarah loves providing her patients when they're at their most vulnerable a...

Dec 23, 202259 minEp. 401

Celebrating 400 Episodes of The Nurse Keith Show

On episode 400 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith looks back on his podcasting journey, discusses the current state of the nursing profession, and where things might be headed in the near future for both RNs and nurse practitioners. Did you know that you can now earn CEUs from listening to podcasts? That’s right — over at RNegade.pro , they’re building a library of nursing podcasts offering continuing education credits, including episodes of The Nurse Keith Show...

Dec 16, 202227 minEp. 400

Let's Explore the Nurse Licensure Compact

On episode 399 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jim Cleghorn, Director of Member Engagement and Government Affairs at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and its direct impact on nurses' careers and available opportunities. As the NCBSN website states, "The NLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NL...

Dec 09, 202248 minEp. 399

Introducing Nurse Keith's New "21st Century Nursing" Podcast

Introducing 21st-Century Nursing , a new nursing podcast brought to you by a partnership between Aspen University and Nurse Keith. Please tune in right here to hear episode 1 of this exciting new addition to the world of nurse podcasts hosted by one of nursing's podcasting trailblazers. 21st-Century Nursing focuses on the forces shaping the evolution of nursing, as well as the change-makers, trailblazers, and innovators who are propelling the profession into the future. The show features high-pr...

Dec 06, 202233 min

The Thriving Giver — 7 Principles for Enhanced Self-Care and Burnout Prevention

On episode 398 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews UK-based author, trainer, and resilience coach Sarah Kuiper, MSc, MCAHyp, FHEA, regarding The Thriving Giver , her book and workshop series based on 7 principles for health professionals and caregivers to enhance self-care and prevent burnout. After working as a naturopath, hypnotherapist and life coach for nearly 20 years, burnout finally forced Sarah Kuipers to stop working. A three-month sabbatical ...

Dec 02, 202251 minEp. 398

High-Performance Nursing with Liam Caswell

On episode 397 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith teams up with fellow nurse career coach Liam Caswell, who comes to us from Down Under in his home city of Sydney, Australia (although, as you'll hear during the episode, the lucky man gets to spend the next 6 months or so living in Paris). Liam is on a mission to empower clinicians to take control of their career trajectory, overcome career roadblocks, invest in their professional development, and build a sustain...

Nov 25, 202255 minEp. 397

The Power of EMDR to Heal Trauma and Improve Lives

On episode 395 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Deborah Korn, PsyD, a clinical psychologist with a specialization in EMDR, an evidence-based, memory-focused trauma treatment. With a private practice in Cambridge, MA, Ms. Korn is on the faculties of the EMDR Institute in CA and the Trauma Research Foundation in Boston. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult surv...

Nov 18, 202255 minEp. 395

When a Dedicated Nurse Meets Breast Cancer Head-On

On episode 396 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rachel Vasquez, MSN, BSN, RN of New Jersey-based AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center regarding how a diagnosis of breast cancer was an incredibly life-changing moment. In the course of this intimate and tender conversation, Keith and Rachel discuss how being on the other side of the stethoscope taught her invaluable life lessons, including the crucial importance of nurses being as dedicated to their ow...

Nov 11, 202241 minEp. 396

How Subtle Shifts in Mindset Can Help Nurse Practitioners (and Nurses) Thrive

On episode 394 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Josie Tate, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, a successful family nurse practitioner and inspirational NP career mentor. In the course of their spirited discussion, Keith and Josie discuss the awareness and mindset it takes to level up from RN to NP; how subtle shifts impact success; overcoming Impostor Syndrome; and how to thrive in and out of clinical practice. Josie Tate is a family nurse practitioner and career me...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 394

Untangling the Phenomenon of the Wounded Healer

On episode 393 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews psychiatrist and Harvard-trained trauma specialist Dr. Omar Reda, MD. In the course of this episode, Keith and Omar discuss the phenomenon of the wounded healer, the impact of caregiving on caregivers and their loved ones, and how Dr. Reda's model, Untangled, addresses the healing process for those negatively impacted by the trials and tribulations of providing care for others, either personally or pro...

Oct 28, 202250 minEp. 393

Why Nursing Associations Still Matter

On episode 392 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Cheryl Peterson, MSN, RN, Vice President for Nursing Programs at the American Nurses Association (ANA). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Cheryl discuss the role of professional nursing associations in this day and age, and how these associations can be leveraged in terms of the big issues of our day (e.g.: climate change, racism, and the challenges of safe staffing). Nursing associations ...

Oct 21, 202255 minEp. 392

Defining the Role and Career Potential of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

On episode 391 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Phyllis Whitehead, PhD, the President of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Whitehead discuss the role of the CNS, how to become a CNS, and the goals of the NACNS to diversify the CNS profession. Dr. Phyllis Whitehead is a clinical ethicist and clinical nurse specialist with the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH)...

Oct 14, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 391

The Latest Trends in Nurse Case Management

On episode 390 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Deanna Gillingham, RN, CCM, the CEO of The Case Management Institute (CMI). For Deanna's third appearance on the podcast, Keith and Deanna discuss Case Management Week, nurse case management as a solid career move for nurses, and how this burgeoning nursing specialty is truly coming into it own. Central to the conversation are the results of the Case Management Institute's Salary and Trends Survey crea...

Oct 07, 202254 minEp. 390

The Exponential Growth and Impact of Healthcare Podcasts

On episode 389 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dan Kendall, the CEO and founder of Mission Based Media and The Health Podcast Network, of which The Nurse Keith Show is a member. In the course of this exciting episode about the state of healthcare-related podcasting in 2022, Keith and Dan wax poetic about the power of podcasting in the healthcare space, the success of the Health Podcast Network, and the recent launch of Health Unmuted, a comprehensi...

Sep 30, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 389
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