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Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Names First Male President-Elect
Dr. Philip Xu will become the first man to lead AAPINA in 2012; occupational health nursing expert Dr. Oisaeng Hong begins her term as 2010-12 president on January 1.
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Standing Up for the Right to Be Ourselves
Gay nurses bring diversity and unique perspectives to the nursing workplace.
So why should they have to play “don’t ask, don’t tell” at work?
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When It Comes to Recruiting Black Men into Nursing, She Wrote the Book
Once upon a time there was a nurse who felt bad because not enough African American men wanted to be nurses. So she decided to do something about it. She wrote a children’s book called My Hero, My Dad The Nurse.
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Maximizing Minority Students’ Success in Clinicals
What clinical faculty can do to help students of color and male students overcome barriers to successful performance in this crucial stage of their nursing education.
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Getting Tough About Recruiting Men into Nursing
These nine dudes are strong. They're tough. They're rugged. They're not sissies. They ride Harleys and snowboards. They play basketball and rugby. They've served in the Army and the Navy. Oh, by the way, they also happen to be nurses. And they've got a question for you, mister: Are you man enough to be a nurse?
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Another Perspective on Men in Nursing
In the Spring 2002 issue of Minority Nurse, our cover story on strategies for recruiting men into nursing examined, among other things, some of the stereotypes, prejudices and outright discrimination that continue to be significant challenges for men who choose to pursue this traditionally female career.
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Those Who Can, Teach
Minority nurses who have chosen to work in academia talk about why they love their rewarding careers
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A Team Effort
The unwillingness of nursing to consistently embrace men as equal colleagues is not a good thing at a time of global shortage. It’s not good for our society because it limits the career choices of potential bright and compassionate caregivers, and worst of all, it erodes the integrity and ethics that are the hallmarks of our profession.
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Looking for a Few Good Men
Actually, the nursing profession will need to recruit a lot of good men if it hopes to reduce the nation’s serious RN shortage. Here’s how some nursing organizations are rising to the challenge.
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Nurse, Teacher, Trailblazer
As the first African-American man to earn a PhD in nursing, Randolph Rasch broke down many barriers to achieve a successful career as a nursing educator. Now he’s helping other nurses follow in his footsteps.
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Men in Nursing
Note: You can read this and other great articles in our Men in Nursing section.
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Minority Nurse Pioneers Honored at ANA Convention
From the first male nurse to be inducted into the national nursing Hall of Fame to nurses of color who courageously blazed trails in education, research, clinical practice and advocacy, the groundbreaking achievements of minority nurse leaders were in the spotlight throughout the American Nurses Association's 2004 Biennial Convention, held June 26-29 in Minneapolis.
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Hispanic Men in Nursing
Five accomplished Hispanic nurses who just happen to be guys talk about the special challenges they face, the unique strengths they bring to the table, and why the nursing profession needs to recruit a lot more people like them.
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From Welder to Nurse
Laid off after a plant closing, three middle-aged men reinvent themselves as nursing students--and discover a passion for patient care.
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Kudos for the Black Male Nurse
A day in the life of a black man who has chosen nursing as his life’s work illustrates the unique contributions these dedicated caregivers make to the profession.
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Recruiting Men into Nursing School
Nursing programs that have successfully increased the number of men in their student populations share their expert advice for attracting male students--and even more importantly, for keeping them.
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Wounded by Words
Racist comments from patients can hurt. Why do so many health care workplaces expect nurses of color to accept such abuse as “just part of the job?”
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Making an Investment in Nursing
Juan Pineda, RN, always knew he wanted to work in health care, but his career path took a few detours along the way. After a stint in the finance industry, he finally found the way back to his true passion--nursing.
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No Stopping Him
Meet a courageous, career-changing student who refused to let a seemingly endless series of obstacles derail his dream of becoming a nurse
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