Every nurse and healthcare professional has the opportunity to define success on their own terms. However, how many of us let others dictate how our nursing careers should be measured? How can we take control of our careers and define our own success? Beyond a Cookie-Cutter Career At this time in your life, your definition […]| Minority Nurse
What if the medicines we count on to treat everyday infections didn’t work quite as well anymore? In other words, no quick fixes for strep throat or UTIs, and surgeries without the usual protection from infections. While that might sound worrying, it’s a challenge we’re already facing. Superbugs, aka drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, are evolving […]| Minority Nurse
Being a nurse is a rewarding career that can come with unexpected challenges. COVID-19 has shifted the way nurses traditionally work and brought to the forefront issues such as staff shortages, burnout, and the risk of job-related injuries. Now, the healthcare field is shifting its focus to AI technology as nurses pivot to learn new […]| Minority Nurse
Your shift might be long, but your well-being shouldn’t be shortchanged. Nurses are often so focused on others’ healing that their health takes a backseat. However, small, repeatable routines tailored to your actual schedule can have a significant impact. Head-to-toe doesn’t just apply to assessments; it applies to how you care for yourself. These strategies […]| Minority Nurse
From ICU to Innovation: How Kim Gadiwalla is Rewiring Nursing Education—One Microlesson at a Time| Minority Nurse
From ICU to Innovation: How Kim Gadiwalla is Rewiring Nursing Education—One Microlesson at a Time| Minority Nurse
Nurses are as human as they come. We’re as fallible and vulnerable to experiencing emotional, psychological, and spiritual distress as anyone else. Moreover, the work of nursing can often make us extra vulnerable to phenomena like compassion fatigue and burnout as occupational hazards. Workplace violence — including verbal and physical abuse perpetrated by patients and their […]| Minority Nurse
If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably been laid off from your nursing job or are worried about a future layoff, and are anxious about it. Layoffs can be stressful when they’re unexpected. Unlike being fired, layoffs can come for reasons out of your control, but it’s still a frustrating experience to go through, especially […]| Minority Nurse
Nurses have bad days, too. When we’re sad and need someone to talk to, sometimes friends and family aren’t available, and we end up feeling lonely, fearful, and anxious as thoughts bubble up from the surface. Existing stigma tells you that taking care of your mental health is unnecessary or not worth it. Still, stigma […]| Minority Nurse
Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents […]| Minority Nurse
Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents […]| Minority Nurse
Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents […]| Minority Nurse
From ICU to Innovation: How Kim Gadiwalla is Rewiring Nursing Education—One Microlesson at a Time| Minority Nurse
Moving Forward: How Nurses Can Recover From Pandemic PTSD| Minority Nurse
NPs Play a Key role in Treating Depression Across the Lifespan | Minority Nurse
ICU Nurse Angel Toney on Teamwork, Purpose, and Why ‘Together’ Is Her Real Superpower| Minority Nurse
Choosing Temperance | Minority Nurse
August Issue of Minority Nurse - Learn how the League for Nursing #NLN has connected the academic and clinical words for the past 130 years| Minority Nurse
Shawana S. Moore Reflects on Serving as the First African-American President of National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health| Minority Nurse
School’s back in session and that means lots of studying to make the grade for your ultimate goal of becoming a nurse. Maybe you need to brush up on your studying skills since it’s been awhile since you’ve been in school or summer break was extremely long for you. Here are some study tips to […]| Minority Nurse
African American Women and the Stigma Associated with Breastfeeding| Minority Nurse
Choosing Temperance | Minority Nurse
NPs Play a Key role in Treating Depression Across the Lifespan | Minority Nurse
The Minority Nurse Blog is maintained by our editorial staff. We encourage you to offer your comments at the bottom of each post.| Minority Nurse
Explore the evolving role of NPs in healthcare. Find out how technology and AI are shaping the future of NP practice| Minority Nurse
Conquering a Disability and Becoming a Nurse| Minority Nurse
Nurses and wellness professionals offer savvy advice for weight management and fitness for those working long, stressful, rotating or night shifts.| Minority Nurse
Besides what everyone has to keep in mind, nurses have unique considerations when it comes to resumes, LinkedIn, and HR portal profiles.| Minority Nurse
In this article, nurses and mindfulness experts will explain their unique approaches and how they help patients with health challenges.| Minority Nurse
Kleber sat in on many employment interviews for new graduates and realized that a lot of them “seriously want to do well but shoot themselves in the foot.” She observed that their resumes tend to be generic-looking, with the same coursework, clinicals, and rotations listed. To get around that, she recommends that new nurses highlight what they can uniquely offer, for instance, a willingness to be coached and an eagerness to belong to a strong health care team.| Minority Nurse
Why Finding a Nursing Community Is Important| Minority Nurse
Building a powerful personal brand means being yourself, cultivating relationships, and growing as a professional in the ways that hold meaning for you| Minority Nurse
Did you ever leave a job you loved because you knew it was a good career move? What about the opposite – you couldn’t wait to walk out the door and never look back? Over the course of your career, you’ll likely have some version of both scenarios. It’s easy to leave on good terms […]| Minority Nurse
Working at self-reflection tasks and being open to learning new approaches are the very first steps to making your work environment more inclusive. But no one can single-handedly change a workplace to make it more inclusive. Changing culture is a group effort and everyone has to be up to the challenge, says G. Rumay Alexander, […]| Minority Nurse
With the national push for more BSN prepared RN’s, many nurses are considering completing a RN to BSN program. For the experienced RN these programs can be pretty straight forward, completed online or on campus and in as little as 12-18 months. Completing a BSN program is major decision that needs careful planning. Before enrolling […]| Minority Nurse
Inclusion tops the list of many workplace must-haves. But what exactly does inclusion mean? According to G. Rumay Alexander, EdD, RN, FAAN, clinical professor and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, when people talk about inclusion they can’t ignore one very important fact – inclusion […]| Minority Nurse
The stress of nursing can take quite a toll on nurses emotionally and psychologically. Learn to recognize the signs, what to do, and when to seek help. Abbegail Eason, RN, remembers some of the most devastating moments she’s witnessed as a nurse: a teenage girl learning she would never walk again after being shot by […]| Minority Nurse
The holidays are soon approaching and the days are getting shorter, meaning less daylight during waking hours. Holidays bring a variety of emotions out of people ranging from their favorite time of the year to the most depressing time of the year. If you fall in the latter category, there may be more to it […]| Minority Nurse
With today’s news about a hospital shooting in Boston, workplace safety for nurses is again foremost in many nurses’ minds. And while nurses often run the risk of workplace injuries like muscle pulls from moving patients to something as serious as a needle stick, the idea of a hospital shooting is almost unthinkable. As today’s […]| Minority Nurse
Code Lilac: Breaking the stigma around mental health for nurses and staff. Explore this peer-to-peer support program and its benefits| Minority Nurse
Kyana Brathwaite, founder and CEO of KB CALS- Caring Advocacy & Liaison Services, worked as a critical care nurse when she hurt her shoulder during a patient transfer. “Our patient population is getting heavier [and] it is not always realistic to pull colleagues from different areas/departments to help. My true issue was not with the […]| Minority Nurse
Older nurses shouldn't feel their age is a liability in the nursing job market. Nurse Keith shares tips to leverage the nursing shortage to their advantage| Minority Nurse
Learn about efforts to create a more inclusive nursing workforce and inspire people of color to pursue advanced nursing education| Minority Nurse
Explore the various lenses through which we see the world. Discover how our nursing lens shapes our perspective and influences our lives| Minority Nurse
For as long as he can remember, Dr. Kahlil Demonbreun, DNP, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, has been surrounded by strong women. Raised by a philosophical and inspirational grandmother and surrounded by sisters and a close female cousin, Demonbreun’s early memories are infused with positive and uplifting interactions with women. “I was treated with respect by the […]| Minority Nurse
Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse| Minority Nurse
You thought the interview to get your job was stressful enough, but now they want another interview when you’re leaving? What’s up with that? Don’t worry if you’re asked to have an exit interview when you leave a job. Rather than screening you to make sure you’re a good fit for the company, an exit […]| Minority Nurse
Discover the impact of medical improv on healthcare outcomes. Enhance communication, leadership, and teamwork in medical facilities| Minority Nurse
Learn about the inspiring story of Project Austin and how it is making a difference in the lives of children with medically complex conditions| Minority Nurse
Uncover the hidden sections that can take your nursing resume from good to great. Learn how to shine and stand out from the competition| Minority Nurse
