Have you considered switching from your current nursing specialty to another? Figuring out your next career move can sometimes be tricky especially if you want to make the leap to a completely new area of nursing. But it is possible […]
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In the Spotlight is a new series highlighting the achievements of minority nurses across the country. Do you know someone making a difference and want to see them featured on our blog and/or in the magazine? Contact [email protected] to recommend
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Sometimes the best part of work is leaving it behind. When you want a do-over after a difficult day, plunge into an activity that you enjoy. Even if you only have 15 minutes to devote to it. (Or, maybe the
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No matter what level of education they have already completed, lifelong nurses never seem satisfied with the status quo. They want to learn as much as they can, especially as developments in the medical world continue to change daily. But
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Although nursing has historically been a female-dominated field, its reputation as a women only profession is gradually diminishing. Even though the percentage of men in nursing is still disproportionately small (only between 9-10%) , because the nursing field is so
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It’s no secret: Nursing is a demanding profession, with extended or rotating shifts, and little down time for rest. Your best bet is to take care of your own body and mind through healthy habits. Self-Care and StressAs a nurse,
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For years, workers have reached out to career coaches to help them find their professional path and wellness coaches have guided weight loss and health programs. It makes sense that nurses would have the best expertise to take on the
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Despite efforts by advocacy groups like the Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) to increase public awareness about Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) health issues, many Americans still view
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One Midwestern hospital created a diversity intranet to educate its staff about how to provide culturally sensitive care to patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Another hospital eliminated financial barriers to providing interpreter services for limited-English-speaking patients by centralizing its budget
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 9th Annual Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Program awards. Ms. Mary Jo Coll, a nursing student at Drexel University, and Ms. Leah Peterson, a student at the University of California San Francisco
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