The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Here at The Melanin Initiative, we simplify medical information into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective.
Podcasting since 2023 • 151 episodes
The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Latest Episodes
International Nurses Face This When Moving to Western Healthcare
Nursing Career Growth, International Nursing, Nurse Leadership, Nursing Beyond the BedsideIf you are a nurse or nursing student feeling stuck, burned out, underestimated, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. This conversati...
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A Nurse Has Fallen: Emergency Episode on the Killing of Alex Pretti, RN
On January 24, 2026, we lost one of our own. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation. This special emergency episode of Th...
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HPV Has No Symptoms for Most People. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous!
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert: HPV Explained for Real Life 🚨 🎙️HPV, human papillomavirus, HPV vaccine, cervical cancer prevention, Pap smear explainedThis episode is designed to help you move from...
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She Came as an Intern. She Left as a Founder. Lessons from the Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Internship for 2025.
Building Founders, Not Followers: A Dual Reflection on the 2025 Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ Internship. What happens when a mentor designs a program to prove that an intern is "already enough"?
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