International Network of Nurse Leaders

"I'm hoping this play will leave a copy in the libraries so future generations will be able to find out about us and know there were black nurses in Bedford. It was an amazing journey." https://www.nursingtimes.net//play-to-keep-alive-memories/

"The administrator a white physician sat down to talk with me about the fact that I had applied. And he said, 'Now you really don't want this position, do you?' Can you imagine someone saying that to you?" https://www.nbcdfw.com//elizabeth-williams-access/2557733/

"It was hard because when we first started nursing, Blacks weren't allowed to give medications. We just had to do the other work." https://www.wvtm13.com//history-and-hope-birmingh/35434292

"I fear that one unanticipated consequence of the coronavirus might be a setback of the modest advances the medical industry has made towards improving racial diversity among practitioners." https://hbr.org//the-disproportionate-impact-of-covid-19-o

If you're interested in more from previous guest Drew Dudley, check out his TEDxToronto talk from 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch

For TBT let's revisit Drew Dudley's appearance on the podcast for some good advice and thoughts leading into 2021. https://nurseleaders.ca/focus-on-your-to-be-list-instead-o/

Starting the new year with an old message. Put your own mask on first. Look to the nurses beside you. You're not alone. https://minoritynurse.com/author/lgayle087/

It's a very different holiday than many of us have seen before, but wherever or whoever you are, whatever you're celebrating, I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best in this turbulent time.