Alice Benjamin, widely known as Nurse Alice is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner and trusted media health expert. As a longtime medical contributor for NBC Los Angeles, she has educated and empowered millions with clear, compassionate health reporting. She has also appeared on national programs including GMA3, CNN, HLN, FOX,The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors.
Nurse Alice has been featured in Newsweek, EBONY, Huffington Post, Parent Magazine, Black Enterprise, Blavity, and leading nursing outlets including The American Nurse, Nurse.org, Nurse.com, Minority Nurse, and The Nursing Beat. She has served as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association and AARP, and is the founder of AskNurseAlice.com and Nurse Approved™, a continuing education company for nurses.
Her upcoming book, How Not to Die in the ER: The Early Warnings You Can’t Ignore, blends Alice’s personal story—losing her father, nearly losing her own life, and stepping in to save her mother—with practical guidance to help readers recognize the signs their bodies give and act in time to protect themselves and loved ones.
Healthy living isn’t just about adding years to your life—it’s about adding life to your years. In partnership with AARP, Nurse Alice brings you Healthy Living with Nurse Alice, a dynamic video series designed to help you take charge of your health at every age.
Each episode features expert insights, practical tips, and real conversations about the issues that matter most—chronic conditions, preventive screenings, nutrition, mental health, and everyday wellness. With her signature warmth and clarity, Nurse Alice makes health simple, relatable, and actionable.
Because when you understand your health, you can live stronger, longer, and happier.
