Dr. Cordero Abdullah, DNP, CRNA on his thoughts on Black Men CRNAs & Isolation Being #black in #anesthesia can be isolating. Many times during my training I was the only person of color in the OR. As black people we have our own culture and inside jokes that helps build relationships.

Rest In Power We've gained an ancestor, Assata Shakur.

Early Friday morning walk in the park, peaceful reflection for the mind, body & spirit. #BlackWomen

Early Friday morning walk in the park, peaceful reflection for the mind, body & spirit. #BlackWomen

First thing, first in quest of CRNA journey… ICU nurses from across the country attend the Diversity CRNA Workshop at Emory University. On Friday, we host a Meet & Greet and nurses have opportunity to win the Nurse Anesthesia 7th edition textbook. I wrote chapter 3 of the book.

Diversity CRNA on HBCU campuses since 2016… Diversity CRNA 2019 HBCU Tour Coppin State University School of Nursing In this 2019 video: Dr. David Kabaka Mwaura, DNAP, CRNA as a preceptor instructing nursing students

In the next few weeks… Our final Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Lab Workshop Midwestern University AZ (Oct. 18th & 19th) Our CRNA moderator, Dr. Garred Matthew Miller. DNAP, CRNA (Alumni, Midwestern University Nurse Anesthesia Program) will set the tone for excellence, as always. #Que

Early Thursday morning 10K steps walk through Cooper River Park in Camden, NJ Self-care as a priority in my life is best for the mind, body, & soul. #BlackWomen

Early Thursday morning 10K steps walk through Cooper River Park in Camden, NJ Self-care as a priority in my life is best for the mind, body, & soul. #BlackWomen

Diversity CRNA...the blueprint of excellence. This is Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago Onward to one more Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop! Access in safe spaces & early professional socialization Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs

4 years ago, Dr. Darryl Tolbert DNAP, CRNA with high academic honors from Texas Christian University w/ Detroit 7 mile standing Dr. Tolbert standing in front of the Joe Louis Fist Statue In nursing school, the only Black man nursing student at Michigan State University in entire student cohort.

Diversity CRNA...the blueprint of excellence. ICU RNs on campus of Emory University! Onward to one more Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop in Arizona! Access in safe spaces & early professional socialization Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs

Early Wednesday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from NJ to Philadelphia A 10K steps journey through the streets of Philly onto the campus of Rutgers University/Camden Campus #BlackWomen

Early Wednesday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from NJ to Philadelphia A 10K steps journey through the streets of Philly onto the campus of Rutgers University/Camden Campus #BlackWomen

In Chicago... Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Marginalized critical care nurses in intentional spaces of change surrounded by CRNAs from across the country mirroring them in hue & excellence.

In Nurse Anesthesia & Divine Nine News! Of course, CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, & ICU RNs actively mentoring the next national pipeline of professionals delivering anesthesia gather for an epic photo! Love US at the Diversity CRNA Workshop Emory University! Still I Rise #divinenine #crna

See one, teach one, mentor one… Dr. Brinnay Howard, DNP, CRNA as a preceptor at the epidural placement station from the Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Emory University De’Lorien Hospedales, BSN, RN, CCRN immersive experience before applying to CRNA Programs across the country

Early Tuesday morning walk in the park, soothing for the mind, body, & soul. #BlackWomen

Early Tuesday morning walk in the park, soothing for the mind, body, & soul. #BlackWomen

Aaron Glenn, Jets Head Coach stepping into Earth, Wind & Fire’s classic song, September Do you remember The 21st night of September? 🎼

Monday evening walk in the park, beautiful. #BlackWomen

Siincere Thank You from the CRNA Keynote Speaker ftom the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop at Emory University Colonel Dr. Karen Smith, DNAP, CRNA Expressing sincere gratitude to Dr. Lena Gould & the Diversity CRNA team for allowing me the opportunity to mentor.

Jordan Davis blocked field goal for the Philadelphia Eagles WIN! Fly, Eagles, Fly! 🦅🦅🦅

Honor & Glory to active duty and retired Men and Women who served or are serving delivering anesthesia to our troops in need. Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop. Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Emory University

Early Sunday morning walk through Herald Square in New York City! Black Women: Invest time in yourself by prioritizing your physical & mental health well-being! #BlackWomen

Bad Bunny brings out Marc Anthony in last show in Puerto Rico Bad Bunny ended the last show of his residency — which aired with Amazon Music worldwide tonight — with a bang: bringing out Marc Anthony to perform Preciosa in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷👏🏼

Audre Lorde ~

Saturday afternoon walk through Herald Square in New York City, beautiful. #BlackWomen

We are Diversity CRNA… Of course our monthly Diversity CRNA Mock Interview Sessions with experienced CRNAs for diverse nurses! Today...FREE Diversity CRNA Zoom Mock Interviews for diverse nurses with upcoming nurse anesthesia program interviews! Yes, free...the way it should be, of course!

Beautiful Saturday morning walking through Herald Square in New York City, exquisite. #BlackWomen

On the campus of Columbia University… Thank you for the invite from Bart Bailey, Courage to Care to speak to 75 High School Students from the Bronx & Harlem. First, they will watch a documentary, Everbody’s Work. Then, they will meet a CRNA & NPs. Each student will receive a CRNA photo collage.

Love New York City… If it’s 12 Noon in Herald Square on this beautiful Friday afternoon, collectively, we will hear a sign of the time. Peace be still. #BlackWomen

And, just like that, marginalized ICU RNs attended and actively participated at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Emory University Early professional socialization, access & mentorship essential in shaping diverse ICU RNs into the Nurse Anesthesia profession.

Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop. Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Emory University Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession. Watch this space grow, purposely.

Early Friday morning walk through Herald Square in New York City, priceless. In 2025, every city traveled, laced up sneakers and walking commitment to thyself. Self-care practice 101. #BlackWomen

CRNA Keynote Speaker for Diversity CRNA at Midwestern University Oct. 17th - 19th Amin Azam, CRNA, MSN, Founder/CEO of Sedaze Anesthesia, a leader in Surgery Center CRNA Staffing Business of Anesthesia: CRNA to CEO: How I Built and Run a CRNA-Only Anesthesia Practice

The philosophical lyrics grounded in physics leads to a furtherance of appreciation of Shakespeare is quite frankly, the genius of Wu-Tang. Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game #WuTang

It’s me…right now. Still I Rise

Thursday late afternoon walk through Herald Square in New York City, blending in as always. #BlackWomen

CRNAs showing up to support ICU RNs from across the country at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Workshop hosted at Emory University Dr. David Moffor, DNP, CRNA along side colleagues ✨Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. ✨Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

And, just like that, Aaliyah Townsend, BSN, RN, CCRN attended and actively participated at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Emory University Aaliyah was selected for the Mock Interview Panel critiqued by 4 CRNA Program Directors w/ airway simulation before applying.

Early Thursday morning walk in the local park for my physical & mental health well-being. #BlackWomen

New CRNA Publication Alert… And, just like that, Dr. Kwener Sirenord DNP, CRNA, Alumni of University of Miami Nurse Anesthesia Program recentlypublished his DNP scholarly project: Enhancing Asthma Management Among Haitian Caregivers: A Quality Improvement Initiative BRAVO! #CRNA

Movie, Soul 🎥 Find your passion, live your purpose, & learn from lessons encountered daily

And, just like that, Lynn Evbadoloyi, BSN, RN, CCRN attended and actively participated at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Emory University Early professional socialization, access & mentorship essential in shaping diverse ICU RNs into the Nurse Anesthesia profession.

Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop. CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Emory University "The function of freedom is to free someone else." ~ Toni Morrison

Black Women… Schedule stillness & guard it, intentionally.

Early afternoon walk in NYC for the mind, body & soul #BlackWomen

And, just like that, Kayla Mitchell, BSN, RN, CCRN attended and actively participated at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Emory University Kayla was selected for the Mock Interview Panel critiqued by 4 CRNA Program Directors w/ airway simulation before applying.

A testimonial from an Emory University Nurse Anesthesia Program Alumn! Dr. Anthony Bayya, DNP, CRNA served on the CRNA panel and actively participated as a preceptor at the CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Emory University this past weekend!