Sat.Feb 05, 2022 - Fri.Feb 11, 2022

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Nursing and the Cancel Culture

Candy Campbell

History proves that celebrity status invites both acclaim and rebuff, especially in the press, which markets stories to survive. As they say, “If it bleeds, it leads.” In the past few months, two articles have surfaced that claim Florence Nightingale was a a racist and a person who, as a colonialist , sought to foist her Christianity on conquered peoples.

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Crushing Male Nurses Stigmas and Stereotypes

Diversity Nursing

Men become Nurses for the same reason women do, to take care of people. And even though Male Nurses are becoming more common, they still face constant stereotyping on the job. In order to provide optimum care and reduce health disparities, our healthcare professionals should be as diverse as the patient population they serve. This means Men must become equally represented in the Nursing field.

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The Mental Health of Nurses: Are We Using the Correct Lens?

Joy Parchment

Most nurse leaders understand that nurses are experiencing increased amounts of stress, depression, burnout, suicide, and other mental health concerns exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet we continue to struggle … The Mental Health of Nurses: Are We Using the Correct Lens?