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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

It improves communication and cultural competence. Estelle Massey Osborne (19011981) The first Black Nurse to earn a masters degree and an advocate for integrating Black Nurses into the military and professional Nursing organizations. Representation in healthcare matters because: It builds trust with patients. Army Nurse Corps.

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Nurse of the Week: Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon — A Dual-Role Hero in Service and Care

Daily Nurse

Witnessing her mother’s barriers in accessing healthcare ignited her determination to become a compassionate advocate for patients, especially those facing communication challenges. ” Hernon’s structured approach, honed through her military background, helps her navigate the high-stakes environment of pediatric nursing.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

One stress point that research assistant professor Halley Ruppel, PhD, RN, Nu’08 noticed was the increase in monitoring and digital communications. Take, for example, the straightforward act of communicating with patients who are presented with the option of maternal fetal surgery after the diagnosis of a fetal condition like spina bifada.

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Discover Affordable Accelerated BSN Programs Near Colorado Springs, Colorado

Registered Nursing

Its military-friendly status and lack of religious affiliation further enhance its appeal. Its affordability is enhanced by the university's military-friendly status, potentially offering financial benefits to eligible students. Essay or interview: Demonstrates communication skills, resilience, and commitment to patient safety.

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Nursing at the Speed of Trust

Minority Nurse

Those who seek nurse training within the armed forces know that their contribution will be both life-saving and crucial to military readiness. Nurses and potential nurses who apply to NP school, associate and BSN degree programs, and CNA or LPN training courses are doing so because they trust the durability of the nursing profession.

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VA Nurses Struggle in Uncertain Times

Daily Nurse

In February, an AP story pointed out that nurses caring for military veterans through the VA were grappling with a Trump administration deferred resignation offer amid longstanding staffing shortages and that unions were discouraging nurses from accepting the offer.

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Most Affordable Online BSN Programs Near Houston, TX

Registered Nursing

As a military-friendly institution, it welcomes service members seeking a nursing career. With a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN, students engage in clinical rotations to gain hands-on experience.