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The moment I knew I was meant to be a nurse

Scrubs

I could do a better job than some of my father’s nurses—could be more compassionate and respectful towards patients and family members, I could be much more of a calming and informative presence. I picked up the spoon and fed my father. I took initiative.

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From Foster Child to DEI Consultant, Professor, and Mentor: Meet Dr. Sharrica Miller

Minority Nurse

Many nurses often decide to work in the profession due to their struggles in life, but few are willing to make a difference in their work based on their hardships. Dr. Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, has used her voice to speak up against injustice against Black nurses. What made you decide to become involved in nursing?

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Hershaw Davis, Jr. Talks About Emergency Nursing

Minority Nurse

.” At the suggestion of a friend’s mother, he became a Certified Nursing Assistant and that’s where he first worked in the ED. ” Davis followed that by enrolling in an EMT program and then becoming an ER technician in a community hospital. .”

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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green

Minority Nurse

” Her path to a military nursing career began with those embedded principles. Petrovanie-Green says she seeks out ways to give back and is currently finishing up a medical mission in Guyana to help promote health and wellness in communities that have limited access to healthcare and resources.

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How to Measure the Potential Value of Earning Your MSN

Minority Nurse

Nurses have an embarrassment of riches to choose from when planning their nursing education journey and professional career in healthcare. From entry-level Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a terminal degree like a PhD or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), there are a myriad of pathways in the nursing profession.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

My mom grew up in a very disadvantaged neighborhood. She worked for over thirty years as a certified nursing assistant. I didn’t grow up in the best neighborhoods. As a latchkey kid who grew up in the NYC public schools, I knew I had to make it out of areas where most lack the resources to succeed.

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Tips for Your Patient Care Technician Job Search

NHA Now

Letting them know your interest will help get your resume on the top of the stack when a job does open up. As a Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), you'll show potential employers that you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary for the job.