Stories from Black Nurse Leaders
Mon Feb 02 2026
This episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, features a discussion with members of the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders. Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones share their personal journeys into nursing, challenges they faced as black men in a predominantly female—and sometimes racially biased—profession, and their leadership experiences. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, resilience, authenticity, and advocacy for equity and representation in nursing leadership.
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This episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, features a discussion with members of the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders. Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones share their personal journeys into nursing, challenges they faced as black men in a predominantly female—and sometimes racially biased—profession, and their leadership experiences. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, resilience, authenticity, and advocacy for equity and representation in nursing leadership.