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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. The population of Native seniors continues to increase.

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Patient prejudice toward minoritized nurses

American Nurse

Diverse nursing workforce The nursing profession faces pressure to increase workforce diversity to provide culturally competent care and meet the needs of a rapidly aging global population. Organization-wide interventions present the best option for addressing patient behavior and maintaining nurse retention.