MN 2010 Winter

Featured Articles and Vital Signs


What Works Best Comparative effectiveness research (CER) is the most recent tool the federal government has added to its arsenal of strategies for eliminating minority health disparities. The question is: Can it deliver? » Read full article
Thinking Outside the Cultural Comfort Zone In this Guest Editorial, pharmacology professor Rev. Steven K. Wheeler, MSN, RN, stresses the importance of respect and open-mindedness in nursing professionals toward all cultural traditions. » Read full article
Men in Nursing School Six gender minority nursing students and one recent graduate share their strategies for success in a female-dominated academic environment » Read full article
Minority Women and Intimate Partner Violence Nurses can play an important role in developing culturally sensitive interventions to help victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse » Read full article
Healing Troubled Minds Are you looking for an opportunity to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable patients in the entire health care system? Consider psychiatric-mental health nursing—a specialty with an urgent need for more minority nurses. » Read full article
New Year, New Resources What better way to start 2010 than by resolving to stock your nursing toolbox with a new supply of resources for improving the health of culturally diverse patients and communities » Read full article
Taking the Helm Dr. Antonia Villarruel, the new president of the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA), is proud of the landmark organization’s past accomplishments—but she’s even more excited about its future » Read full article
Following in Her Footsteps In the mid 20th century, Goldie Brangman became a barrier-breaking trailblazer for equal opportunity in the nurse anesthesia profession. Today, at age 92, she continues to serve as an inspiration to minority CRNAs. » Read full article
Linguistic Competence and the Law How nurses and hospitals that serve limited-English-speaking patients can protect themselves from translation liability » Read full article
Minority Health for $200, Alex! Are you a nursing educator who's looking for an interactive, engaging way to introduce your students to the issue of minority health disparities? Try the "virtual game show" So You Think You Know Minority Health? » Read full article
The Indian Health Service Wants You Nurses of all races and ethnicities can find rewarding, culturally rich career opportunities helping the IHS fulfill its mission of improving health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives » Read full article