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Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s First Licensed Black Nurse

Minority Nurse

However, her story doesn’t end there—she later became a well-known leader in the nursing field, co-founding the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) in 1908 and supporting the women’s suffrage movement before it became popular. However, Mahoney’s hard work ethic and experience in nursing paid off.

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A Male Nurse’s Insight into Healthcare Misogyny

The Nursing Site

As a male nurse, I find myself in a unique position within a profession often associated with female caregivers. With this article, I hope to share some of my experiences and observations regarding these disparities. I remember a time when I was working alongside a female nurse who had many more years of experience than I did.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, FNYAM, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Programs at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Selena Gilles, Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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How to Become a Nurse Later in Life 

Board Vitals - Nursing

The expenses associated with various nursing degree programs can vary widely, with the cost of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) starting around $7,000 and escalating to over $300,000 for advanced graduate nursing degrees. Highlight any skills and life experiences that distinguish you as an exceptional applicant.

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Hospitals Reduce Infection Rates Post-Pandemic

American Nurse

2022 show 85% of hospitals improved their infection rate on at least one of the three HAIs it tracks — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). 2021 through Dec.

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Nursing Associations Offer Professional and Personal Growth

Minority Nurse

The nursing industry has dozens of professional associations devoted to the art and science of nursing care and nursing specialties. And while many nurses know they exist, they may need to realize the depth of what associations do and how the skills and connections developed through membership can advance a career in ways they never expected.

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Practicing Antiracism in Nursing with Actionable Allyship

Daily Nurse

In the summer of 2022, the American Nurses Association (ANA) unanimously voted “yes” to adopt the ANA Racial Reckoning Statement. By first challenging your preconceived notions, you can then work to create a safe environment where underrepresented people feel comfortable sharing their experiences and how they have been affected by racism.