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Don’t Call Us Heroes: Nursing Is a Calling — and a Profession

Relias

A survey of 1,800 nurses conducted by Fierce Healthcare revealed that 39% of nurses reported a stressful work environment, and 53% reported that there was insufficient staff to meet patient needs. Similarly, a connectRN survey found that nine out of 10 nurses believed that the quality of patient care was suffering due to nursing shortages.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

This can negatively impact patient outcomes and the quality of patient care. My current professional role allows me to precept students and new nurses, allowing me to share my passion and excitement for the profession. I make it a point to express how nursing is a dynamic profession that can be whatever we make it.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

My pioneering work has impacted 8,000+ disadvantaged patients in Haiti, Ghana, and Nigeria. As a volunteer Nurse Practitioner for seven medical missions, I have significantly contributed by educating local professionals and providing appropriate patient care while mentoring nursing students in global health initiatives.