Toward rational conversation about race, health risk, and nursing
How race correction affects risk assessment and treatment. Takeaways: Race correction refers to a practice in healthcare that treats race as a risk factor.…
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Let’s hear it for the boys
Diversity in nursing—including nurses of all genders, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds—ensures empathetic and equitable patient care. Takeaways: Nursing struggles to reach an equitable number…
400 years in 15 minutes: Why depression screening in primary care is vital for African American patients
Have you ever had an African American patient walk into your office and say, “I’m tired, just tired”? Or treat a young Black patient…
COVID and racism: Tipping points for change in 2020
We’re halfway through the year, and 2020 has become one that no one will forget. For months now, we’ve had to bear witness to…
Addressing implicit bias in nursing: What color is your lens?
“Of all forms of inequity, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., National Convention of the…
Nursing shortage: 3 ways to prepare
As the nursing shortage looms, healthcare organizations and leaders must take steps to address it now. These three strategies can help ensure nurse retention…
4 million reasons
Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d like to…
The ANA-nurse connection
Advancing the nursing profession and healthcare together FIRST, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year and thank you in advance for…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing, the first…
Genetics in the clinical setting
This article explains basic genetic terminology and processes and describes assessment steps to help clinical nurses care for and manage patients at risk for…
Nursing communication and the gender identity spectrum
It’s a hectic day in the emergency department (ED), where the triage nurse Laura* is interviewing 30-year-old Shawn. Shawn’s girlfriend is close by his side.…
Toward rational conversation about race, health risk, and nursing
How race correction affects risk assessment and treatment. Takeaways: Race correction refers to a practice in healthcare that treats race as a…
Let’s hear it for the boys
Diversity in nursing—including nurses of all genders, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds—ensures empathetic and equitable patient care. Takeaways: Nursing struggles to reach an…
400 years in 15 minutes: Why depression screening in primary care is vital for African American patients
Have you ever had an African American patient walk into your office and say, “I’m tired, just tired”? Or treat a young…
COVID and racism: Tipping points for change in 2020
We’re halfway through the year, and 2020 has become one that no one will forget. For months now, we’ve had to bear…
Addressing implicit bias in nursing: What color is your lens?
“Of all forms of inequity, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., National Convention…
Nursing shortage: 3 ways to prepare
As the nursing shortage looms, healthcare organizations and leaders must take steps to address it now. These three strategies can help ensure…
4 million reasons
Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d…
The ANA-nurse connection
Advancing the nursing profession and healthcare together FIRST, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year and thank you in…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing,…
Genetics in the clinical setting
This article explains basic genetic terminology and processes and describes assessment steps to help clinical nurses care for and manage patients at…
Nursing communication and the gender identity spectrum
It’s a hectic day in the emergency department (ED), where the triage nurse Laura* is interviewing 30-year-old Shawn. Shawn’s girlfriend is close by…