It’s no secret that BIPOCs are underrepresented in the nursing field. According to a survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, only about 20% of registered nurses in America identify as having a minority background, compared to […]
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In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona
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Joanne Campbell, RN, PHN passed away peacefully on June 21 after a 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 91. Joanne Marilyn Ross Campbell: June 11, 1931 – June 21, 2022. Joanne was born at home in Lakeport,
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are hot topics in the healthcare world, but including a DEI module in our yearly education isn’t enough to address these issues. Policy is a valuable tool, but actual change needs to come from a
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February is American Heart Month — what better time to reassess how well you are taking care of your heart health? Know Your Risk Factors As a minority nurse, you probably know certain minority groups have higher risks for heart
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I fondly remember sitting in the waiting room for a scholarship that was offered to African American students to be of use for academic endeavors. I was waiting to be interviewed. However, I remember not feeling nervous and feeling confident
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The origins of the 55,000 member Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are unclear. Many think the Lumbee are descendants of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Roanoke Island “Lost Colonists” of 1587, the first permanent English settlers in North America. A new group
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For Native American nurses, many of their stories have been lost to the past. Scholars have generally paid scant attention to the lives and deeds of rural minority women, and few articles have been written about the early education of
Spring is the season of new life, even rebirth. It’s a fitting time for graduation ceremonies to be held, as young professionals embark on new careers that had previously been half-lived in textbooks and lectures. Soon, thousands of members of
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Entering the patient’s room, I immediately took note of the look on the elderly woman’s face. There was no way I could look past her grimacing. As an African-American male nurse, I had seen this look before and knew it
