Episode 7- Shifting Perspectives: Black Male Voices in Nursing Leadership w/Aron King, PhD (c), MS, BSN

Summary In this episode, Dr. Tiffany C. Brown interviews Aaron King, a Black male nurse and advocate for diversity in nursing. They discuss Aaron's journey into nursing, the unique challenges faced by Black male nurses, and the importance of leadership in healthcare. The conversation also delves into the impact of microaggressions on nursing education and the retention of Black nursing students, highlighting the need for advocacy and education to address these issues. In this conversation, Aron King and Tiffany Brown discuss the importance of leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion within healthcare. They explore personal experiences, the significance of mentorship and sponsorship, and innovative community engagement initiatives like barbershop talks. The discussion also touches on the impact of systemic racism in nursing, as highlighted in the documentary 'Everybody Shift Work: Healing What Hurts Us.' The conversation emphasizes the need for diverse voices in leadership roles and the collective responsibility to advocate for change in healthcare. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nursing Leadership and Diversity 01:46 Aaron King's Journey into Nursing 03:13 Challenges Faced by Black Male Nurses 07:49 Leadership Perspectives in Nursing 10:39 Microaggressions in Nursing Education 11:15 Impact of Microaggressions on Nursing Students 14:25 Retention and Success of Black Nursing Students 20:02 Navigating Microaggressions and Advocacy 24:42 Impact Over Intent: The Importance of Apology 25:10 Creating Inclusive Cultures in Leadership 25:45 Diversity in Leadership: A Personal Journey 29:25 Barbershop Talks: Breaking Barriers in Nursing 38:03 Documentary Insights: Healing Through Storytelling 45:07 Mentorship and Sponsorship: Keys to Leadership References:  Ackerman-Barger et al. (2021). Addressing Microaggressions in Academic Health: A Workshop for Inclusive Excellence. MedEdPORTAL. 2021 Feb 11;17:11103. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11103. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33598543/ DeBrew (2022). "Looking for a unicorn": The challenges of studying African American men enrolled in pre-licensure nursing programs, Journal of Professional Nursing, Volume 41, Pages 115-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.04.014.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S8755722322000667) Pusey-Reid et al. (2022). Microaggressions: Black students' experiences - A qualitative study, Journal of Professional Nursing,Volume 40, Pages 73-78, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.03.004.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S8755722322000382) https://www.shiftnursing.com/everybodys-work/ https://www.ccbna.org   Barbershop Talks https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-magazine/issues/fall2019/alumni/barbershop-talk.html https://www.gsul.org/news/cut-to-the-chase-breaking-barriers/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article285546662.html