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The Nurse Keith Show

by Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC

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

  1. Reminiscing About Nursing, Podcasting, Social Media, and More With Dr. Renee Thompson

    On episode 532 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Renee Thompson, the CEO and Founder of The Healthy Workforce Institute. In the course of this wide-ranging conversation, Keith and Renee reminisce about the very early days of nurses hanging out…

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  2. Helping DONs of Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities to Thrive

    On episode 531 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Danine Bitting, RN, RAC-CT, a Clinical Compliance Specialist with Friends Services Alliance Compliance Collaborative, and Maria Kiwagama, MSN/MHA, CDP, CNDLTC, the Director of Nursing of Barclay…

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  3. Continuing the Conversation About Nurse-Specific Traumatization

    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...

  4. Effectively and Meaningfully Prioritizing Nurse Well-Being

    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...

  5. ENCORE EPISODE: The Untold Story of the Courageous Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis

    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…

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  6. ENCORE EPISODE: Can You Create a Career With More Peace and Less Angst?

    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...

  7. Would You Like a Fulfilling, Flexible, and Future-Ready Nursing Career?

    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...

  8. What is Lactation Pharmacology?

    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...

  9. Personal Reinvention and Telling Our Authentic Story

    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...

  10. The Impact of Competency-Based Education in Nursing

    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...

  11. The Future of Nursing in the World of AI-Driven Care

    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…

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  12. New Paradigms of Care for Nurse Practitioners

    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...

  13. Pushing Back Against Workplace Violence

    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...

  14. The Nurse as Powerful Purpose-Driven Advocate

    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...

  15. What's the State of the Nursing Profession in 2025?

    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...

  16. Helping New Nurse Practitioners Transition Into Practice

    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...

  17. Would You Like to Leave Acute Care Nursing in the Dust?

    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...

  18. The Silent Epidemic of Nurse-Specific Traumatization

    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…

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  19. The Critical Importance of Critical Care Nursing

    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…

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  20. Learn to Trust Your Nursing Intuition

    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...

  21. The Universality of Love, Loss, Grief, and Recovery

    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...

  22. Let's Conquer the NCLEX

    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...

  23. Innovative Approaches to Nurse Practitioner Certification Success

    On episode 510 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Karen Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP, FAANP, FAAN, a nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, author, and leader in nursing education. As Director of Nursing Education and Practice at Springer Publishing,...

  24. The Sky's the Limit for Nurses in Business

    On episode 509 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Jessica Chung, the founder of the International Business Association for Nurses (IBAN). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Chung discuss the multitude of independent business...

  25. Tackling Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing Head On

    On episode 508 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews nurse educator Dr. Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, the author of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing: Enhancing Professional Quality of Life, with the 3rd edition published by Springer Publishing in...

  26. A Deep Dive Into the Specialty of Burn Nursing

    On episode 507 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN, a dedicated Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) and the Patient Care Manager and Burn Program Manager at the Johns Hopkins Burn Center in Baltimore. In the course…

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  27. How to Be a Happy and Successful Nurse Practitioner

    On episode 506 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Sandra Pagenta, DNP, ANP-BC, the energetic and dynamic host of the Success NP Podcast. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Sandra discuss the many ways in which nurse practitioners can...

  28. Reducing Medical Errors and Cultivating Patient Safety

    On episode 505 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews patient safety consultant, author, nurse leader, and educator Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Siemers discuss the many ways in which patient safety…

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  29. Your Voice as a Key to Success and Career Opportunity

    On episode 504 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Marianne Hickman, an accomplished international public speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Marianne discuss how you can use your voice for...

  30. Navigating Psychiatric Mental Health: Insights for Advanced Practice Nurses

    On episode 503 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Brenda Marshall, a tenured professor, Fulbright scholar, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and the co-author of Psychiatric Mental Health Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses, published by Springer...

  31. Would You Like to be a Medical Device Consultant or Inventor?

    On episode 502 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Ron Richard, BBA, a medical device consultant, inventor, and author with a long track record of successfully developing and launching dozens of medical products. In the course of their conversation…

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  32. Combating Microaggressions and Implicit Bias in Nursing

    On episode 501 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Christine Frazer, PhD, CNS, CNE, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Educator, and academic educator. Throughout her nursing journey, Dr. Frazer has worked in various fields including...

  33. Celebrating 500 Episodes of The Nurse Keith Show

    On episode 500 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dan Kendall, the founder and CEO of The Health Podcast Network, to mark the occasion and celebrate the milestone of reaching the 500th episode of the show. In the course of this illuminating episode,...

  34. Can You Create a Career With More Peace and Less Angst?

    On 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...

  35. Inspiring Light, Hope, and Resilience After Pregnancy Loss

    On episode 498 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rachell Dumas, RN, a nurse, entrepreneur, and maternal health advocate based in Atlanta, Georgia. Rachell is the founder of A Light After Nine, a non-profit organization founded to support, educate, and...

  36. Optimize Your Mindset and Transform Your Life

    On episode 497 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Eric Recker, a dentist who is also an author, motivational speaker, Elite Success Coach, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete. In the course of their lively and inspiring conversation, Keith...

  37. How to Create a Non-Traditional Nursing Career You Can Love

    On episode 496 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back to the podcast Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN, a nurse, podcaster, and medical writer whose experience creating a non-traditional career trajectory can serve as inspiration for nurses who would like to...

  38. Maximizing the Impact of Emergency Nursing

    On episode 495 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Michael Dexter, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, CTRN, TCRN, CCRN, CNL, the Director of Professional Development at the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). In the course of their...

  39. Resolving the Great Nurse W2 vs 1099 Debate

    On episode 494 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jeannine Raymond, RN, MS, the Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President of Client Success at Nursa.com, regarding the significant differences between nurses being W2 employees vs 1099 contractors....

  40. The Transformational Potential of Holistic Nursing

    On episode 493 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Sarah Weaver, MSN, FNP-C, IFMCP, HN-BC, a Holistic Nurse and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner. Sarah is also the Coordinator and Instructor at the Holistic Nursing Certification Prep Course where...

  41. Saying Yes to Curiosity, Novel Solutions, and Career Opportunity

    On episode 492 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN, a Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, leader, speaker, consultant, and award-winning podcaster who seeks to inspire others to be curious, open to opportunity and serendipity…

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  42. Home Care as an Entrepeneurial Path to Professional Freedom

    On episode 491 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Sue Denis, RN and Enock Denis, the co-founders of Home Care Bosses United, a company that supports nurses in launching their own independent home health agencies. In the course of their conversation,...

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

    On this encore episode 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…

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  44. ENCORE EPISODE: Achieving Deeply Rooted Wellness

    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Ashley Durant, a board-certified holistic nurse and transformational wellness coach with specific expertise in guiding clients through the labyrinth of autoimmune illness. Ashley speaks from her...

  45. ENCORE EPISODE: Healing Politics One Nurse at a Time

    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Kimberly Gordon, DNP, CRNA, an accountant turned nurse who is the co-founder of Healing Politics, a non-profit organization on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, and train nurses and...

  46. ENCORE EPISODE: Playing it Forward — From Master’s in Nursing to PhD in Psychology

    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Caroline Cárdenas, PhD, MSN, MA, RN, CBCN, an expert in the science of play. Caroline has completed and defended her doctoral dissertation, titled “The Significance of Play in Restoring...

  47. ENCORE EPISODE: Trauma, Healing, Racism, and Justice on the Front Lines of Healthcare

    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews emergency physician and NY Times bestselling author Michele Harper regarding structural racism, social justice, personal trauma and healing, and the intrinsic vulnerabilities of the American...

  48. Bridging the Gaps to Save Medically Complex Children

    On episode 490 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Natalie McCawley, MSN, RN, CCRN and Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN, co-founders of Project Austin at Children’s Nebraska. In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss the genesis and...

  49. Light Therapy, Franchises, and Career Opportunities

    On episode 489 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Bevens Goodman, RN, MSN, FNP-C, the Chief Brand Officer of Array Skin Therapy. As a company founded by a nurse practitioner, Array is the only stand-alone purveyor of narrowband UVB light therapy, a...

  50. Confronting Obesity as a Chronic Disease of Pandemic Proportions

    On episode 488 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, a family nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of obesity. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. George discuss obesity as a chronic...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC

Produced by Keith Carlson

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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...

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