Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system. Why Representation in Nursing Matters The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, yet the Nursing workforce does not always reflect this diversity.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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Nursology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Contributor: Thelma Ogochukwu Ejimofor Mental health is a critical topic in America, yet the conversation often overlooks a key demographic: young African immigrants. Whether they came to the U.S. early in life or were born to African parents in the United States, these individuals face unique mental health challenges that are rarely acknowledged. I know … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a trailblazing innovator and visionary in nursing. Dr. Ford, renowned worldwide for her pivotal role in co-founding the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 22 at 104. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. “Dr.

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

Communication

Nurses Advocates

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. I recently had an experience that showed me how powerful patient engagement can be. Friends of mine have a sister who lives in Arizona. Their sister, Nancy, recently lost her husband after a long period of illness. She is sad as she mourns his loss. Nancy was her husbands advocate and experienced many of the issues caregivers and patients go through during an illness.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Investment in technology depends on the financial status of your organization, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Keri Brookshire-Heavin , senior vice president, chief nursing officer, and chief operating officer at Phelps Health , about making the pitch for technology and innovation in a rural healthcare setting. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Drive Health, a Phoenix-based digital health startup, announced today the launch of its revolutionary AI nurse in partnership with Google Public Sector. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Drive Healths mission to democratize healthcare access, improve patient outcomes, and address the critical shortage of healthcare professionals nationwide.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The following statement by National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. union of registered nurses, is a reaction to the Trump administration's announcement that hospitals and other health care facilities are now open for immigration raids: Nurses across the United States are outraged that the Trump administration rescinded guidelines previously barring immigration raids on sensitive areas, including hospitals and other health care facilities.

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