On episode 520 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

In the course of their conversation, Keith and Leah discuss the many proactive steps we can take in response to the profoundly disturbing fact that 73% of all reported workplace violence incidents occur in a healthcare setting

Ms. Blackwell began her career at the Memorial Hermann-TMC campus

Through hard work and diligence, Leah advanced in her career from staff nurse to Clinical Manager to Patient Care Director to Chief Nursing Officer. As CNO, she oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the MH-TMC campus, a three-time Magnet designated facility with over 3,900 nurses.

With a great passion for being a transformational and servant leader

Connect with Leah Blackwell and Memorial Hermann:

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or [email protected].

On episode 519 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

The work of Dr. Georgianna Donadio has touched the lives of millions. For over 40 years, she has been educating the healthcare community, as well as her patients, students and the public about how the 5 Aspects of Whole Health® — the physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental and spiritual aspects of our lives — can produce illness or wellness.

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠or [email protected].

On episode 518 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Abuzeid discuss the findings from Incredible Health's sixth annual State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians 2025 Report. From AI and technology to staffing, the political climate, and job satisfaction, the numbers speak volumes, and Keith and Dr. Abuzeid together shed light on what the numbers reveal.

Iman Abuzeid, M.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health, the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, with the mission of helping healthcare professionals live better lives, and find and do their best work.

The company, founded in 2017, has raised $100 million from top venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and health systems Kaiser Permanente and Johns Hopkins, and is valued at $1.65 billion, making Iman one of the few CEOs to run a “unicorn” startup (a company valued at over $1 billion). Iman is a MD, and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Iman’s immediate family has three surgeons, and as a doctor herself, she understands the importance of choosing the right stepping stones in a clinical career. It’s what drives her belief in Incredible Health and its potential to reliably help clinicians manage their careers.

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠or [email protected].

On episode 517 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

In the course of their conversation, Keith and his esteemed guests discuss

Dr. Julie Ossege is a nationally recognized leader in nursing and

Dr. Julianne Zehnder Ewen, is a distinguished nurse practitioner,

This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support.

Connect with Dr. Ewen, Dr. Ossege, and Springer Publishing:

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠or [email protected].

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 to nurses who want to leave hospital nursing in the dust and do something different. After all, the hospital isn't the only place where "real" nursing happens.

Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move

On episode 515 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

Dr. Lorre Laws, affectionately known as "Dr. Lorre," is a gifted healer, author, nurse scientist, and integrative nursing professor who masterfully blends scientific expertise with intuitive wisdom in her transformative work. Her bestselling book, "Nursing Our Healer's Heart," presents groundbreaking research on trauma and burnout through the lens of spiritual awakening and heart-centered healing, offering a holistic path to recovery that nurtures the soul.

As a neurospirituality expert with over 35 years of experience in healing arts, Dr. Lorre's integrative approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and ancestral essence. She guides individuals on profound healing journeys, helping them reconnect with their inner light and higher purpose. Her work is further enriched by her ability to access multiple ways of knowing and being in the spiritual realm, allowing her to alchemize science and spiritual healing for whole-person transformation.

As the founder of The Haelan Academy, Dr. Lorre has created a sacred space for individuals to embark on transformative healing journeys. Her 12-week Healer’s Heart Academy is a testament to her innovative approach, combining cutting-edge neuroscience and trauma healing with ancient spiritual wisdom to facilitate profound personal growth and healing.

Dr. Lorre's heart-centered, integrative approaches to healing have helped thousands of people in their recovery journeys, addressing all aspects of their personhood. Her work continues to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and spiritual wellness, offering a unique and powerful perspective on healing and personal transformation.

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Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠or [email protected].

On episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Hewett delve into the

Dr. Dina Hewett received her BSN from Brenau University, MSN from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. In 2021 she completed a master’s degree in law from Liberty University. Her certifications include CCRN – Alumnus, Nurse Executive Advanced and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

With over thirty years of experience as a critical care nurse, Dr. Hewett's career has encompassed both hospital administration and academics. During her tenure in hospital administration, she served as the unit manager of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and director of nursing of multiple units including critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy.

Dr. Hewett is the immediate past President of the Georgia Nurses Association. She is an AACN-Wharton Executive Fellow. Previously, she served as a board member of the Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors, and a member of the Education Committee of the Georgia Board of Nursing. Dr. Hewett has also served on the Government Affairs Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Dr. Hewett is a Regional Vice President of Campus Operations, Chamberlain University. Her recent publications include "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse (3rd edition)", and chapter contributions for the 13th edition of Ackley & Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook.

Dr. Hewett lives in Gainesville, Ga with her husband and three dogs.

This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support.

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or [email protected].

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 conversation, Keith and Jennifer discuss the role of nursing intuition, how to learn to trust your gut as a nurse, the science behind intuition, and why she chose to write a book and dedicate herself to teaching nurses how to get in touch with, and trust, their inner "Spidey Sense".

Jennifer Johnson is a wife, mother of two, and dedicated Registered

Connect with Jenn Johnson:

Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠.

Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or [email protected].

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 experiences of loss, grief, and recovery.

Also discussed is Dr. Rosenberg's memoir, Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief, as well as the notion of "the third act" of life, when the inevitability of ageing causes us to examine our lives and make plans for the final third of our time on earth.

Dr. Lisa Rosenberg, PhD, RN, is a retired psychiatric nurse, educator, and leader with

over three decades of experience compassionately helping others, educating students, and championing health equity. She has a Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing, and a PhD in educational psychology.

Dr. Rosenberg was a faculty member at Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago for 30 years, retiring as Associate Dean Emeritus in 2019. She has published numerous articles on topics ranging from nursing college admissions to humor in healthcare and has presented extensively to regional and national audiences. Since 2017, Dr. Rosenberg has been a senior consultant for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, providing consultations to nursing schools across the country.

In 2025, Dr. Rosenberg published her memoir with Potter’s Wheel Publishing House. Adventure

on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief, a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. She currently lives in the Chicago area, where she continues to consult, mentor, and write.

Connect with Dr. Lisa Rosenberg:

Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn.

Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or [email protected].

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 conversation, Keith and Kevin discuss top strategies and the essential mindset shift needed to pass the NCLEX. They also discuss their mutual experience of bouncing back from failing the exam, and how they pushed through to finally conquer it and become licensed registered nurses.

Kevin Gibson's journey is a testament to perseverance, service, and dedication. His career began in the U.S. Navy in 2007, where he served honorably until 2024. During his tenure, he specialized in surgical technology, becoming an instructor in 2015 and a master instructor a

year later. He was instrumental in teaching a variety of programs, including tactical combat casualty care and pre-hospital trauma, showcasing his commitment to excellence and his ability to mentor and lead.

In 2018, Kevin achieved another significant milestone by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. However, his path was not without challenges.

Between 2018 and 2019, Kevin faced three unsuccessful attempts at passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It was through these trials that Kevin's true passion emerged. In 2020, after his fourth attempt, he successfully passed the NCLEX-RN, turning his earlier failures into a profound source of motivation. This experience inspired him to help others overcome their fears of failure. He founded a coaching and mentoring service dedicated to helping nursing students turn their dreams into reality by conquering their own NCLEX exams.

In 2023, Kevin expanded his impact by launching an on-demand 7-day NCLEX Course, which has since helped over 4,000 nursing students achieve success. His dedication to helping others mirrors his commitment to his country, emphasizing his passion for service beyond his military career.

Just as he served his country, Kevin continues to serve others, striving to make a significant impact in the lives of those who aspire to succeed against the odds.

Connect with Kevin Gibson, The Boot Nurse:

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Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircleandtheDot.com or [email protected].