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Nurse leaders of color: Candid conversations

American Nurse

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, White women remain the majority (80.6%), whereas nurses from minority backgrounds (19.4%) represent a fraction of the RN workforce. Some bedside nurses are exploring other opportunities within the profession, including leadership positions. Find a mentor.

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Effective clinical learning for nursing students

American Nurse

In addition, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), the average doctorally prepared nurse faculty member is in their 50s, which means they may soon retire. However, precepting a student or new employee creates an extra burden on an already overextended bedside nurse.