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Feature of the Month: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2004
Even though Hispanic and Latino nurses currently make up only about
2% of the registered nurse population in the U.S., their contributions
to the nursing profession are immeasurable. To celebrate the accomplishments
of Hispanic nurses in clinical practice, education, research, leadership
and health care advocacy, MinorityNurse.com invites you to explore this
special selection of articles from our online library.
Compiled by Pam Chwedyk
Nurses
with Borders
Culturally and linguistically competent Hispanic nurses can play a key
role in reducing the serious health disparities faced by U.S.-Mexican
border populations.
A
Harvest of Hope
Meet five Hispanic nurses who are making a difference in improving the quality of health care for migrant farm workers.
In
Our Own Backyard
Why should skilled nurses from Mexico and other countries have to work
menial jobs in the U.S. because they lack licenses to practice here?
Members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses aren't just asking
that question—they're doing something about it.
A
Military Victory
As one Hispanic nurse's personal success story shows, serving in the
military can help minority nurses overcome socioeconomic barriers, advance
their education and develop into leaders.
Hispanic
Nursing Leader Nilda Peragallo Honored
Nilda P. Peragallo, RN, DrPH, FAAN, dean of the University of Miami
School of Nursing and imediate past president of the National Association of Hispanic
Nurses (NAHN), is a nurse educator, researcher, clinician and advocate
who exemplifies leadership in many different capacities.
25
and Counting
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses marks its first quarter
century of advancing the agenda for Hispanic health care needs
Did You Know…?
- There are approximately 54,861 Hispanic/Latino registered nurses
in the U.S.
- According to the 2000 Census, Hispanics account for about 13% of
the total U.S. population, and that figure is expected to rise to
at least 22% by 2050. Yet only about 2% of the current RN population
is Hispanic.
- The greatest numbers of Hispanic RNs in the United States are located
in the West South Central (4.7%), Pacific (4.1%) and Mountain regions
(3.2%).
- 77% of Hispanic/Latino RNs are working full time, compared to about
70% of Caucasian RNs and about 86% of African American and Asian/Pacific
Islander RNs.
- Hispanic nurses are more likely to enter their nursing careers
through associate degree programs than Caucasian, African American
and Asian/Pacific Islander nurses.
- About 8.4% of Hispanic nurses hold advanced degrees (master's or
doctoral level), compared to 10.4% of Caucasian nurses, 11.1% of African-American
nurses, 5% of Asian nurses and 16.4% of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
nurses.
Source: The Registered Nurse Population: Findings from the National
Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, March 2000, http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/reports/rnsurvey/rnss1.htm.
This survey is published approximately every four years by the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions,
Division of Nursing. The next edition of the survey is expected to be
available in Spring 2005.
For More Information About Hispanic Nurses:
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses
www.thehispanicnurses.org
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