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Nursing School Enrollments Continue to Decline—But at a Slower Rate
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Mentors to the Max
When it comes to recruiting, developing and retaining American Indian nursing students, mentor programs can make all the difference in the world.
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Old Enough to Learn Better
More minority students are entering nursing school later in life—but both students and educators agree that their age is an asset, not a liability
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Mixed Messages
Are nursing programs doing enough to make minority students feel welcome?
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Historically Black Nursing School Receives Over $1 Million to Address Nursing Shortage
By the year 2010, more than 40% of the nursing work force will be over the age of 50 and by the year 2020, the demand for nurses will exceed the supply by 20%, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Divine Inspiration
Many minority nurses are concerned about making health care education more accessible to low-income students. But how many nurses actually start their own college? Linda Smith did--with a little help from above.
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From Minority Nurse to Nurse Anesthetist
Though it’s less than a year old, a program for increasing diversity in CRNA education is already showing promising results
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In Conference: NSNA
National Student Nurses’ Association Anniversary Convention Celebrates 50-Year Commitment to Cultural Diversity
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On the Fast Track
Looking to jump-start your advanced education? A “fast-track” nursing degree program may be just the answer!
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Nursing School Enrollments Finally Start to Rise—But Not Enough
After six straight years of declines, enrollments in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs actually increased in 2001—by nearly 4%. But don’t start celebrating just yet.
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Mentoring to Empower
An unusual mentoring program in California helps minority students master the “three Cs” of academic success—communication, comfort level and confidence
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How to Make a Successful Transition
Changing roles your first year on the job
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An Exceptional Nursing Student Makes a Vow…and Makes History
When Janelle Sagmiller was growing up on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, she was troubled by the fact that so many of her friends were becoming pregnant as early as the sixth grade and dropping out of school. She vowed that when she was older, she would do something about this problem.
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Parental Guidance Suggested
The "Access and Success" program gives nursing students who are parents the support and encouragement they need to stay in college.
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Teaching Nursing Students About Minority Health Disparities
When your students graduate and go out into the world, will they be ready, willing and able to join the fight against racial and ethnic health inequities? Here’s what some nursing educators are doing to make sure their students are prepared.
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Cabezonas Con Suenos: Success Strategies for Nursing Students of Color
A nurse-led research study sheds light on the obstacles minority nursing students face and the resourceful strategies they develop to overcome them
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Texas Nurse Gives Back to Community with “Pay It Forward” Scholarship
The scholarship, awarded to employees of St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System in Houston pursuing education leading to RN licensure, provides financial assistance, mentoring and other support. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to “pay it forward” when they graduate.
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A (for Achievement) Students
Congratulations to Minority Nurse's 2007 Scholarship Winners!
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Achieving Expertise
How does a newly graduated RN begin the journey from novice nurse to expert?
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