Dr. James brings attention to crucial issues faced by nurses. In this episode, she tackled the heart-wrenching story of DonQuenick, a young nurse who faced discrimination and manslaughter accusations, resulting in the loss of her job. Through her compelling narrative and unwavering commitment to advocacy, Dr. James continues to resonate deeply with her listeners, shedding light on the challenges and injustices within the nursing profession.

In today's Nurses With Voices episode, we unravel the harrowing story of DonQuenick, a dedicated nurse who faced baseless charges of manslaughter while simply ensuring a peaceful death for a DNR patient. Despite her expert actions, systemic racism reared its head, leading to her wrongful termination and criminal charges. Joined by retired nurse and advocate Gerard Soucy, we explore the deep-rooted biases in nursing, the urgent need for systemic change, and the moving impact of DonQuenick’s patient care. Listen as we call for truth, reconciliation, and unwavering support for our incredible nurses.

00:00 Nurse's discrimination case featured in upcoming episode.
05:41 Nurse's expertise questioned despite multiple award nominations.
09:37 Charge nurse suggested cleaning nurse's house.
11:51 DonQuenick's hectic night as a nurse.
14:01 DonQuenick stayed to care for three patients.
18:28 Nurses file report of neglect and harm.
21:04 Expert nurse enables peaceful death for man.
24:56 Developing instructional videos for DonQuenick case.
28:30 Celebrating excellence, acknowledging historical racism in nursing.
31:14 Dismissal of case in interest of justice.
35:26 Addressing racism in nursing among white nurses.
38:42 Promoting dialogue in nursing for honest reflection.
42:58 Woman's passion for caring shines in work.
46:56 Bias towards black nurses in patient care.
48:55 Powerful story of DonQuenick needs media attention.
51:01 Legal nurse consultant highlights need for empathy.

Below are links to a video series documenting DonQuenick's story: