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Fall Must-Haves: Reading, Resources and Recruitment Tools
This is the time of year when consumer magazines are full of photo spreads showcasing everything from the coolest college dorm accessories and the new fall fashions to previews of the sleekest new 2007 cars. But what about nurses who want to know what resources are available to help them provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, or to help recruit the next generation of minority nurses? With this in mind, Minority Nurse is pleased to present our own version of that venerable standby, the Fall Shopping Guide.
The DebilitatorCreated by African American independent filmmaker Maurice Madden, The Debilitator is a culturally competent, award-winning film about the impact of diabetes in the black community. This powerful docudrama, available in both VHS and DVD formats, is designed to educate African Americans about diabetes, its complications and how they can successfully self-manage their disease. A companion discussion guide for health care professionals, developed by the National Diabetes Education Program, is also available. Order the film from: American Diabetes Association, http://store.diabetes.org ($25; for ADA members, $22.50). Discussion guide downloadable free of charge from: www.ndep.nih.gov
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