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National Minority Health Month
Source: OMH
In April, we commemorate National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minorities. This year's theme - "Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity" - embodies the ambitious goal put forward by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to achieve "a nation free of disparities in health and health care."
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100 Inspiring Nursing Professors to Watch in 2014 
Source: Online LPN to RN
It is important for young nurses, especially students, to have role models that remind them how valuable and rewarding a nursing career can be. This list, presented in no particular order, is not intended as a ranking of these individuals. It is simply meant to honor 100 dedicated nurse educators who have succeeded in carving out a place for themselves in the changing nursing landscape.
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Georgetown University RN Survey
 Georgetown University's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program created a research study called, "An Exploration of the Factors that Influence the Decision of Underrepresented RNs to Apply to Nurse Anesthesia Programs." This research focuses on examining the under-representation of minorities in the CRNA profession.
In order to participate in this study, you must be a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse in the United States. The survey is estimated to take 10 minutes to complete.
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"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Nurses are a talkative bunch and we want to hear from you. Ask a question, give your opinion and impart some wisdom to our newest audience.
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What are the National CLAS Standards?
The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (the National CLAS Standards) are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Adoption of these Standards will help advance better health and health care in the United States.
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Items from our Blog
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What is DiversityNursing.com?
We are a niche website for Nurses from student nurses up to CNOs - a Career Job Board, Community and Information Resource for all Nurses regardless of age, race, gender, religion, education, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or physical characteristics.
If you're looking to hire Nurses, want to attract potential Nurses to your School of Nursing, or you're a Nurse looking for a job or education options, check out the Banners, Job Postings and Employer Profiles at www.DiversityNursing.com
Please visit our website or call:
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