Dasrine grew up in Jamaica and dreamed of going to college, but right after graduating from high school she was not able to afford it. She moved to the United States and worked as an LPN for nine years before […]
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As part of an ongoing commitment to develop a diverse workforce that reflects the patients and communities it serves, CVS Health announced strategic partnerships with two leading national organizations whose mission is to advance the multicultural nursing populations in the
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Statement from Dr. Eric J. Williams, President, National Black Nurses Association: I commend President Obama for his leadership in tackling gun violence, which hits communities of color and the poor the hardest. Nurses, first responders and physicians are on the
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For 65 years, Springer Publishing has published books covering every aspect of nursing imaginable. We know nursing – and authors, readers, and instructors alike know that there are many ways a nurse can excel. Nursing success demands a varied skill
What Makes a Successful Nurse? Enter and Win! Read More »
Each year, we call for nominations for our Take Pride Campaign in an effort to recognize those places of employment that went above and beyond regarding encouraging diversity; recruiting and retaining minorities; and creating a cooperative, inclusive work environment. We
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Have you ever had a funny encounter with a patient or your nursing peers? If so, we want to hear from you! Minority Nurse is looking for minority nurses with funny stories for an upcoming humor column in the magazine.
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As a minority organization in the United States, the National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA) represents first generation immigrant nurses, second generation nurses, and students of Indian heritage. Currently, NAINA stands strong with 14 chapters all over the
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Each year, Minority Nurse awards scholarships to three outstanding nursing students. Selecting our recipients can be quite the challenge, and this year was no exception. We received a record-breaking 107 scholarship applications! Our scholarship committee, formed by members of the
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Brenda Dockery, director of community wellness and patient education at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, died on April 22, 2015, after losing her battle with a rare and extremely aggressive cancer. Her
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The first national study on Hispanic health risks and leading causes of death in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that similar to non-Hispanic whites (whites), the two leading causes of death in
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