In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Professor Piri Ackerman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence and founder of the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES), all at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. They cover Dr. Ackerman's journey into nursing, the role of inclusive excellence in nursing education, disparities in healthcare outcomes such as sepsis, and innovative programs like SHINES aimed at diversifying and supporting future nurses.