Improving obstetric care for Black patients
As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from what I…
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
American Nurses Foundation grant supports diversity in nursing
The $339,000 grant was bestowed in April to Southern University and A&M College, a historically Black college and university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In…
Implicit bias: More than a buzzword
Implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, actions, and decisions, frequently contradict our conscious beliefs. It’s a universal phenomenon that affects…
Anti-racism in nursing
Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines the quality…
ANA Enterprise News, October 2024
ANA awards $100,000 to C/SNA programs advancing antiracism in nursing The American Nurses Association (ANA) awarded $100,000 to 12 of its Constituent/State Nurses Associations…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and how to…
Hispanic culture and health
The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least likely ethnic…
Increasing diversity in nursing with support from Nurses on Boards Coalition
With the goal of enhancing health equity across the United States by increasing the number of underrepresented nurses on boards, commissions, and appointments, the…
Men in nursing
Men in nursing view their presence in the profession as vital for addressing social determinants of health and meeting the nation’s growing healthcare needs.…
Breaking barriers: Nursing education in a wheelchair
In a powerful rejection of the barriers that prevent people with a physical disability (PD) from entering nursing education, Andrea’s story describes how a…
Turning the tide
The unacceptably high level of maternal mortality in the United States reflects a failing of our entire healthcare system and calls nurses, as the…
From data to reality: How allyship affects nurses
Allyship is a frequently used term that may not be fully understood. The National Institutes of Health considers allyship a lifelong process in which…
Improving obstetric care for Black patients
As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from…
American Nurses Foundation grant supports diversity in nursing
The $339,000 grant was bestowed in April to Southern University and A&M College, a historically Black college and university in Baton Rouge,…
Implicit bias: More than a buzzword
Implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, actions, and decisions, frequently contradict our conscious beliefs. It’s a universal phenomenon…
Anti-racism in nursing
Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines…
ANA Enterprise News, October 2024
ANA awards $100,000 to C/SNA programs advancing antiracism in nursing The American Nurses Association (ANA) awarded $100,000 to 12 of its Constituent/State…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and…
Hispanic culture and health
The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least…
Increasing diversity in nursing with support from Nurses on Boards Coalition
With the goal of enhancing health equity across the United States by increasing the number of underrepresented nurses on boards, commissions, and…
Men in nursing
Men in nursing view their presence in the profession as vital for addressing social determinants of health and meeting the nation’s growing…
Breaking barriers: Nursing education in a wheelchair
In a powerful rejection of the barriers that prevent people with a physical disability (PD) from entering nursing education, Andrea’s story describes…
Turning the tide
The unacceptably high level of maternal mortality in the United States reflects a failing of our entire healthcare system and calls nurses,…
From data to reality: How allyship affects nurses
Allyship is a frequently used term that may not be fully understood. The National Institutes of Health considers allyship a lifelong process…