‘The Only One’—But Not Alone: Black Nurses on Overcoming Bias, Finding Support & Growth (With Ama Mathewos, Everett Moss II, Casey Green and Travius Keandric)

In this episode of Nurse Converse, four accomplished Black nurses — ranging from bedside RNs and CRNAs to doctoral-prepared leaders and influencers — came together to share their personal and professional journeys. Their conversation shed light on the challenges they've faced navigating systemic bias and racial disparities within the nursing profession. Host Ama Mathewos is joined by guests Casey Green, Everett Moss II, and Travius Keandric as they discuss the realities of being Black in healthcare, including the pressures of being "twice as good," the complexities of code-switching, and the importance of mentorship and representation. They share powerful stories of resilience, moments that inspired them to pursue their careers, and the emotional impact of constantly proving their worth in environments where they are often the only Black voices in the room. >>‘The Only One’—But Not Alone: Black Nurses on Overcoming Bias, Finding Support & Growth Join them for an honest discussion about the importance of community support, the power of authentic self-expression, and the critical need for systemic change to create a more inclusive and supportive nursing profession. Jump Ahead to Listen: [01:18] Being Black in nursing. [06:17] Representation of Black nurses. [12:00] Importance of representation in healthcare. [12:38] Location-based experiences in nursing. [16:52] Racial disparities in healthcare careers. [20:50] Support organizations for nurses. [24:54] Code switching in professional settings. [31:14] Authenticity in professional environments. [35:16] Dreaming about others' wins. Connect with the hosts on social media: LinkedIn: Ama, Casey, Everett Instagram: @criticalcarecasey, @the_paramurse, @traviuskeandric TikTok: @criticalcarecasey, @the_paramurse, @traviuskeandric For more information: Full transcript and videos: Nurse.org/podcast Join our newsletter: nurse.org Instagram: @nurse_org TikTok: @nurse.org Facebook: @nurse.org YouTube: Nurse.org