The Voice People Trust = Nurses, with Alice Benjamin

Who should the public trust when it comes to health information? More and more, the answer is nurses. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart sits down with nationally recognized nurse and media correspondent Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C to talk about how nurses are stepping into media to educate the public and reshape healthcare conversations. With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Alice shares how she transitioned from bedside care to television and digital media, becoming a trusted voice helping audiences understand complex health topics. She explains why nurses bring a perspective that is often missing in mainstream health coverage and why the public increasingly turns to nurses for credible, practical guidance. Rosa and Alice explore the growing opportunities for nurses in media, from television and podcasts to social platforms and public education campaigns. They also discuss the skepticism nurses sometimes face from peers when stepping outside traditional roles and why building a personal platform can amplify both patient education and professional influence. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly online, nurses have a unique opportunity to step forward as trusted educators. This conversation highlights why the nursing voice matters more than ever and how nurses can expand their impact beyond the bedside to reach millions. Find news from Nurse Alice’s network: iamnurseapproved.com If you have ever wondered how nurses can influence public health conversations, build a platform, and educate at scale, this episode offers both inspiration and insight. Takeaways: Alice Benjamin brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to healthcare mediaNurses offer a unique and trusted perspective in public health communicationMedia platforms create new opportunities for nurses to educate and advocatePatient education can reach far beyond the bedside through digital and broadcast mediaNurses entering media roles may face skepticism but are helping redefine the professionBuilding a personal platform allows nurses to share expertise and influence health conversationsHealthcare media needs more clinically trained voices to improve public understandingInvesting in education and accurate information improves patient outcomesNurses play a critical role in combating healthcare misinformationWhen nurses collectively use their voices, they can influence both healthcare culture and policy Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN. Each episode explores the future of healthcare through conversations with clinicians, founders, policymakers, and innovators working to improve patient care and healthcare systems. Topics include: • AI in healthcare and nursing • Healthcare innovation and digital health • Primary care reform and health policy • Nursing leadership and workforce sustainability • Clinical communication and patient advocacy Connect with Alice Benjamin on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIn Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: Audible or Kindle Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.