Listen to this special episode featuring Dr. Virginia Allen, one of the last living Black Angels.
The latest Voices in Nursing podcast is a special episode in honor of Black History Month, featuring Dr. Virginia Allen, one of the legendary Black Angels. These courageous nurses stepped up during the tuberculosis epidemic, providing compassionate care despite the personal risks, fear and stigma surrounding the disease.
Dr. Allen shares her inspiring journey, from leaving home at 16 to pursue nursing to becoming part of a movement that changed healthcare history. “We were not afraid. We knew our patients needed us, and that was more important than the fear,” Allen states, reflecting on her experience. Her story highlights the profound impact of Black nurses in critical care.
Celebrate the legacy of Black nurses who paved the way for future generations, and listen to the full episode now on Voices in Nursing!