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Stories from Inside Military Nursing
Two military nurses share their stories, from the stress of coordinating care in a combat zone to dealing with prejudice and personal growth, all while caring for those serving in the U.S. armed forces
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Going Bananas Over Potassium
Among the many electrolytes, potassium stands out; one nurse educator offers some tips for advocating potassium in practice
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The TAKE PRIDE Campaign
It goes without saying that we value diversity here at Minority Nurse, and that's why we've launched the Take Pride campaign to discover those hospitals and other healthcare facilities that go above and beyond in making sure they maintain a diverse and inclusive environment.
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Advocating Change and Developing Policies in Practice
Nurses can make a huge difference in health care practice by participating in policymaking.
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Holistic Healing: Putting Patients in the Driver’s Seat
Equipping patients holistically can better prepare them to conquer diseases and other health challenges
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America's Growing Waistline: The Challenge of Obesity
Obesity rates seem to have plateaued—how can nurses jumpstart the downward trend, particularly among minority communities?
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High-Fidelity Nursing Education
Unless you're a newly minted RN, you may not be familiar with the new technology popping up in today’s nursing classrooms, including the newest, most realistic patient simulations yet. But implementing these interactive systems didn't happen overnight. Here, you can follow the steps taken by one nursing school in introducing this technology to its team.
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Improving Patient Care with Personal Health Records
This third installment in our nursing informatics series looks at PHRs and how nurses can use them to their greatest effect
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Talking to Korean Parents about the HPV Vaccine
How to broach the subject of HPV vaccinations with parents concerned about their daughters' sexuality
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Elsie Soto, RN: 40 Years of Home Care in Nueva York
In 2011, veteran public health nurse Elsie Soto, R.N., became something of a nurse celebrity...
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Nurses for Hire: A Nationwide Look at Nursing
While the nursing profession has felt some effects of the economic downturn during the past several years, it still remains one of the most stable careers in the country. It's a profession that can't be outsourced, and many employers are hungry for well-trained nurses to join their organizations.
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Caring for Our Aging Population
As the population ages in unprecedented numbers and is living longer than at any other time in history, the field of gerontological nursing is facing big changes with staffing needs and day-to-day practices.
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Building Capacity: A Blueprint for Faculty Diversity
Schools of nursing need more faculty. Period. But inextricably tied to that is the need to increase the diversity of said faculty. Here, one champion of the cause outlines a step-by-step plan for doing so.
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Online Versus Traditional Nursing Education: Which Program Meets Your Needs?
As online degree programs have increased in popularity over the last few years, many prospective students may wonder about the similarities and differences between online and traditional nursing programs.
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Partnerships and Perseverance
After five years, Minority Nurse checks in on an old friend.
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A Nurse's Journey
Telling the story of Sage Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and one alumna keeps it alive for generations of nurses to come.
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Minority Mental Health: Shining a Light on Unique Needs and Situations
Research shows minorities often don’t receive the mental health care they need, presenting nurses with a unique opportunity.
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A Quiet Crisis: Racial Disparities and Infant Mortality
The shocking but rarely discussed statistics surrounding infant mortality in the U.S. merit more attention than calm clinical discussion.
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How to Become a Nurse Informaticist
The second column in a series, this article explores the educational and experiential pathways toward informatics.
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Addressing the Needs of Multidimensional Learners
The increasingly diverse student nursing population reflects the cultural composition of the United States and makes it imperative to promote cultural awareness among faculty and students.
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