Special Edition: Nurse Shift Change Series| Featuring Dr. Roberto Roman Vol. 2
Release Date: 04/15/2025
Ep.65. The Silent Killer in Healthcare: Leadership Complacency
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Ep.65. In this bold and necessary conversation, Dr. Lendra delivers a powerful call to action: Silence is not neutral—it’s complicit. From protests across the nation to the quiet hallways of under-resourced hospitals, she explores what happens when nurses, leaders, and systems choose silence over advocacy. Whether you're a bedside nurse, healthcare executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode challenges you to stop shrinking, start speaking, and build a platform rooted in truth, leadership, and purpose. Book Mentioned: Confessions of a Nurse Executive: Conscious and Unconscious...
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Ep. 64. The Wrecking Ball in Healthcare: Dismantling Public Trust and Nurse Legacies?
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Ep. 64. The Wrecking Ball in Healthcare: Dismantling Public Trust and Nurse Legacies? Host: Dr. Lendra James Episode Overview In this powerful episode, Dr. Lendra James invites listeners to a candid, "real talk" conversation about pivotal changes in healthcare policy, leadership challenges, and the importance of legacy building—especially for nurses and healthcare professionals ready to make an impact beyond clinical practice. Key Topics Covered RFK Jr. & Changes at the CDC: Dr. James breaks down the sweeping changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the CDC’s vaccine...
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Ep.63. Nurses Under Fire: Bias In Scrubs
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Ep.63. In this impactful episode, Dr. Lendra announces the launch of the Nurse Legacy Accelerator Program, an initiative designed to empower nurses with entrepreneurial ambitions—particularly in IV hydration and consulting. The discussion moves to the recent changes in COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, especially for healthy children and pregnant women, and the potential effects on public health trust. Complete the Nurse Legacy Accelerator Program Application: https://forms.gle/x7K8ikt8aYZvdZvR7 The episode dives deep into the realities of bias and discrimination in nursing, emphasizing the...
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Ep.62. Confessions, Corruption, and the Collapse of Care: The Nurse Shift Change Movement
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Ep. 62. In this powerful episode, Dr. Lendra unpacks a transformative conversation about nurse-led advocacy, burnout, healthcare policy, and the growing grassroots movement calling for justice and equity in healthcare. From the emotional impact of systemic failures to reclaiming power through entrepreneurship and legislative involvement, this is a must-listen for every nurse ready to go from burnout to breakthrough. Dr. Lendra opens with reflections on the Nurse Shift Change Rally held over Memorial Day Weekend. What happens when nurses from Chicago to Seattle unite for justice, ethics, and...
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Ep. 61. Staffing Cuts : Nurses-Your Job Isn’t Safe. Your Legacy Should Be!
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Ep. 61. In this episode, we break down the ripple effects of New York Presbyterian’s recent 2% staffing cuts and what it signals for nurses, healthcare professionals, and the communities they serve. As the system shifts, we’re sounding the alarm: now is the time to build financial independence, diversify your income, and take control of your career path. We share practical, no-fluff strategies for launching a consulting business, why networking is a non-negotiable, and how investing in yourself is the smartest career move you can make. Whether you’re burnt out, ready for a pivot, or...
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Ep. 60. Wealth-Building in Healthcare: Peace & Purpose in Nursing
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Ep. 60 In this episode of Nurses with Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the significance of Nurses Month, the importance of advocacy in nursing, and the impact of recent drug pricing reforms on patients. She emphasizes the need for nurses to empower themselves through education and participation in events like the Health and Wealth Expo: Live Summit, which aims to address financial literacy and generational wealth in the nursing profession. With the Health & Wealth Expo: Live Summit just days away, this episode unpacks why this summit is more than an event — it’s a movement. Choose your...
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Ep. 59 Airports to Advocacy: Imposter Syndrome Can Steal Your Purpose
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Ep. 59. In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the upcoming Health and Wealth Expo, air travel issues, the resumption of student loan payments, and the importance of healthcare professionals monetizing their expertise. The conversation also touches on mental health funding cuts, the need for political engagement among nurses, and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome. Dr. Lendra emphasizes the importance of community and collective action in addressing current challenges in healthcare and society. Dr. Lendra connects the dots between current events and the professional...
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Special Edition Nurse Shift Change Series: Nurses Leading a Movement for Justice, Advocacy & Impact Vol 4
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In this powerful and politically charged special edition of Nurses With Voices, host Dr. Lendra welcomes a panel of dynamic nurse leaders—Dr. Michelle Nelson, Dr. Lindsay Harris, and Dr. Roberto Roman—to amplify the Nurse Shift Change Movement. This movement is more than a moment—it's a civil rights-level call to action for nurses and healthcare professionals everywhere to reclaim their voice, advocate for justice, and transform healthcare from the inside out. Together, they discuss: The dangerous legislative threats facing healthcare today Why nurses must run for office and vote in...
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Special Edition: Nurse Shift Change Series: Featuring Dr. Sharon Goldfarb Vol. 3
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This conversation explores the Nurse Shift Change Movement, emphasizing the importance of political engagement among nurses. Dr. Lendra and Dr. Sharon Goldfarb discuss their experiences in nursing, the impact of COVID-19 on education and practice, and the need for nurses to advocate for social justice and healthcare reform. They highlight the challenges faced by the nursing profession and the necessity for nurses to unite and take action to improve patient care and working conditions. In this powerful episode, our guest highlights the importance of political engagement, combating...
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Special Edition: Nurse Shift Change Series| Featuring Dr. Roberto Roman Vol. 2
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In this Nurse Shift Change episode, Dr. Lendra and Dr. Roberto Roman discuss the critical issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, particularly focusing on the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Roman shares his personal journey as a closeted gay man and his advocacy for marginalized communities in healthcare. The conversation delves into the impact of political changes on healthcare access and research funding, the importance of community activism, and the need for systemic change in healthcare delivery. They emphasize the role of nurses in advocating for social justice and the...
info_outlineIn this Nurse Shift Change episode, Dr. Lendra and Dr. Roberto Roman discuss the critical issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, particularly focusing on the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Roman shares his personal journey as a closeted gay man and his advocacy for marginalized communities in healthcare. The conversation delves into the impact of political changes on healthcare access and research funding, the importance of community activism, and the need for systemic change in healthcare delivery. They emphasize the role of nurses in advocating for social justice and the necessity of addressing implicit biases in healthcare practices.
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The key takeaways from our recent podcast highlight urgent issues in healthcare—diversity, equity, inclusion, and systemic change—and these very themes will take center stage at the Health & Wealth Expo: Live Summit. Here’s why you need to be there:
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🔹 Policy & Politics – Understand how shifting political landscapes impact healthcare access and what we can do to protect vulnerable populations.
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🔹 History as Our Guide – Explore past mistakes and successes to build a more just future in healthcare.
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