An unusual mentoring program in California helps minority students master the “three Cs” of academic success—communication, comfort level and confidence
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.
By establishing innovative pre-recruitment programs at local high schools, more and more nursing schools are cultivating the next generation of minority nurses right in their own backyards.
An innovative program in Detroit is not only helping nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed academically, it’s teaching them life skills as well.
While it’s generally agreed that discrimination against minority students is less of a problem today than it used to be, some experts believe it is being replaced by new, more subtle forms of bias
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.
By adding more flexibility, convenience and support services to their programs, nursing schools are taking bold steps to make it easier for minority nurses to go back to school
Choosing a graduate nursing program can be a daunting experience. Here’s how to find the program that’s right for you—and maximize your chances of getting in.
An international nursing student gets a rare chance to do her senior-year clinical observation with a famous doctor from her homeland--and learns lessons for a lifetime.
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The 2012 Minority Nurse Scholarship Program
Nurses will always be valuable members of any health care team, regardless of their educational backgrounds. Yet, the baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing may offer the most professional opportunities.
