The issue of diversity isn’t one that’s limited to certain areas of the country or specific professions. It’s a problem that people everywhere are trying to solve, including the CRNA profession. We want to explore the topic and try to get a better understanding of the barriers and challenges for minorities entering this field so we asked Richard Flowers, CHSE, CRNA, DNP, to join the show to provide us with his insight and experience in this area.

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What we discuss on this episode:

4:24 – Excited for our guest today

7:27 – Background on Richie

10:06 – Why is this topic important

13:18 – Where does the problem start?

18:17 – Bringing awareness and context to the problem

20:19 – Barriers to diversity

25:05 – Cultural humility vs Cultural competence

26:58 – Programs at Wake Forest

36:04 – Millennials’ view of race

39:17 – Takeaway for CRNA listeners

44:32 – Why are you teaching this?

53:05 – Lightning round