Dismantling racism in health care and education is predicated on our ability to increase diversity in the health care workforce, particularly in nursing. Yet, the lack of nurses from historically and systemically excluded groups persists. Stress and trauma can be impediments to academic success for students historically excluded from nursing. In this podcast Drs. Najjar and Noone discuss the implementation of a trauma-informed approach to help students learn within a culture of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration, and one that embraces diversity.