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Masking in 2024: A Response

Sensible Medicine

“Always wearing a mask on a medical service in 2024 is an extreme measure and lies outside what should be considered acceptable professional behavior.” This behavior was medically harmful and unnecessary, as well as being discriminatory. I model this with the residents I precept.

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Feeling Stuck? 5 Reasons Why and How to Get Out of the Rut 

Minority Nurse

Seek medical attention for an assessment and speak to a licensed professional regarding mental health concerns. Precepting or mentoring can be a great way to reignite your passion and keep you on your toes. If you take a break and return, still not feeling well, it may be time to find another position.

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Take Ownership of Your Nursing Knowledge and Skills

Minority Nurse

precepting or mentoring). You might also have skills in medical writing, grant writing, research, sales, case management, or other areas where you find yourself. If you’re feeling glum about your nursing career, pull out a sheet of paper and try to list every piece of helpful nursing and medical knowledge you have in your head.

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How Montefiore is Training the Next Generation of Nurse Practitioners

Minority Nurse

I graduated from an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing program where, in three years, I went from someone with experience as a medical assistant to a primary care provider. I remember how I felt as a new clinician ten years ago. I often questioned, “What did I miss?

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Karen McNulty

Minority Nurse

Karen McNulty is a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC) in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Meet Karen McNulty, a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Talk about your career path and how you ascended to that role.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

We’re part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, specifically under the Western Psychiatric Hospital umbrella, a national leader in diagnosing, managing, and treating mental health and addictive disorders. I wear several hats in my current nursing role. Nurse Alice is a force of positivity, and her passion for nursing is contagious.

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5 Steps to a Stronger Nursing Resume

Minority Nurse

Step One: A Professional Summary Many job-seekers often use the old-fashioned objective statement at the top of their resume, which is a weak strategy for letting the reader of your resume know who you are: “Skilled professional nurse seeking to use skills in a medical oncology unit.” Expertise in the use of Epic and Cerner EHRs.