Happy Pride to all of our amazing LGBTQ+ humans! This month as we wrap up Season 1 of safexBrave, we sat down with some of our LGBTQ+ colleagues and discussed the unique challenges they face in healthcare and also received some invaluable wisdom and advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ nurses! Enjoy!

Welcome back lovely humans to another episode of safexBRAVE. This month we are conversing with some of our amazing Asian American and Pacific Islander humans to discuss the unique space they occupy in healthcare as well as the bias and prejudice they face both on and off the job. We are so grateful to be joined by Jasmine, Janine, and Janet as we dive into this dialogue! Enjoy!

On Episode four, we are joined by our wonderful guests Elena, Sissy, and Preicy as we discuss the importance of leadership in nursing and how our identities, backgrounds, and experiences shape how we view leadership.  Music: "Tupac Lives" by John Bartmann

Join us for episode 3 as we get to know the hosts and discuss our journeys as nurses!  Music: "Tupac Lives" by John Bartmann

On this month's episode we discuss the undeniable truth that Black Lives Still Matter. The hosts Sammie, Elina, Audrey, and Rikhia are joined by guests Dr. Antwinett Lee, Nikki Akparewa, and Shavonne Reynolds to discuss topics such as micro-aggressions in the work place, Black history in nursing, and racism in healthcare. Below are a few resources mentioned in the episode along with the contact information for a few of our guests. Buckle up and enjoy as we press into some tough but necessary dialogue!  Music: "Tupac Lives" by John Bartmann Resources mentioned: -  "The Clinicians Guide to Micro aggressions and Unconscious Bias" by Nikki Akparewa - "African American Registered Nurses in Seattle: The Struggle for Opportunity and Success" by Lois Price Spratlen

Episode 1: Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI 101). In this episode, graduate students Sammie, Audrey, and Elina begin the journey of understanding DEI with our guest panel: Dr. Wendy Barrington, Tiffany Liu, and Liliana Palacios-Marin.  Music: "Tupac Lives" by John Bartmann