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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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Been There, Done That
From dog mushing in Alaska to caring for rescue workers at Ground Zero, the life of American Indian nurse Yolanda Talbert has been a never-ending series of adventures.
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Equality First
Erma Willis-Alford wasn’t trying to be a civil rights hero when she applied for a job at an all-white Oklahoma hospital in 1966. Yet her barrier-breaking presence became a catalyst for change, not just at the hospital but in the community.
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From CNA to CEO
A successful nurse executive shares the story of her journey to the highest rung of the nursing career ladder--with plenty of advice for future minority nursing leaders along the way
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Leaders Follow
In the battle against racial and ethnic breast cancer disparities, being a leader means more than just taking initiative. It also means honoring the successes of others who have contributed to the fight.
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Remembering Dr. M. Elizabeth Carnegie
Twelve nursing leaders share their personal tributes to a nursing legend who was not only a barrier-breaking educator, author and advocate for nurses of color but also a beloved colleague, mentor, inspiration and friend
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Shaping the Future of Patient Care
From implementing new specialty units to creating more patient-centered policies and services, nurse executive Diane Johnson’s innovative leadership is helping her hospital transform care throughout the organization.
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Filling a Need for Leaders
A unique collaboration between the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and the American Organization of Nurse Executives is helping the next generation of Hispanic nurses prepare to move into leadership roles
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From “Small-Town Girl” to Pioneering Nurse Educator
Dr. May L. Wykle, the first African American dean of Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, talks to Minority Nurse about how she overcame prejudice to pursue her nursing education and why she has made it her lifelong mission to bring more minority students into the profession.
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Eyes on the Prize
The American Nurses Association’s Mary Mahoney Award honors nurses who--like its pioneering namesake--have made exceptional contributions to increasing opportunities for minorities in the profession
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Leadership Skills for Minority Nurses
In the first installment of our new career advice column, nursing leaders of color share their insights on what makes a good leader and how you can cultivate your own leadership abilities
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A Seat at the Table
Careers in health policy offer nurses of color a unique opportunity to influence decision-making on critical minority health issues at the local, state and national level
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