READ THE LATEST STORIES FROM MINORITY NURSE
The Sim Brain Phenomenon
Simulation is an excellent tool that can be used to display one’s understanding of learned concepts. Simulation can be used to train participants for a variety of situations including emergency events, end of life care, interprofessional collaboration, and more....
NAINA Joins Nursing Now Global Campaign
National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA) joined the Nursing Now global campaign in July 2019, and NAINA marked the official inauguration of its campaign activities at the 2019 Clinical Excellence conference held on November 2nd in New Jersey. As part...
New Association Spotlights Nutrition
A recent merger of several nutrition-focused organizations is highlighting the need for a new attitude about what people eat and drink. The opportunity for nurses to bring this into their daily practices is huge as they can help patients with the food choices that...
Cultural Competence Is Essential in Diabetes Care
As rates of diabetes continue to rise, endocrine nursing is a specialty that will continue to have a pressing need. Diabetes care is only one aspect of an endocrine nurse’s specialty—thyroid disorders and adrenal gland disorders also are endocrine system problems—but...
4 Surprising Threats to Heart Health
Nurses know all the reasons why heart health is so important. They don’t have to be a cardiac nurse to know that a healthy heart impacts everything from energy levels to brain health. If you’re trying to take care of your heart by watching what you eat, getting enough...
Flu Prevention Resources from the CDC
The U.S. flu season is just beginning, and can last until May (with peak infections hitting between December and February). While it’s far too early to predict the severity of this year’s flu season in the U.S., physicians are encouraging everyone to vaccinate ahead...
Celebrate Forensic Nurses Day Today
If you’re a nursing student equally fascinated by both medical and legal issues, forensic nursing might be just the career path for you. Today is Forensic Nurses Day, falling at the end of Forensic Nurses Week (November 11-15). This observation gives nurses an...
Perioperative Nurses Use Complex Skills
With millions of surgeries taking place annually across the nation, a career as a perioperative nurse is one that is both secure and exciting. This week’s recognition of Perioperative Nurses Week (November 10-16) lets people know about the critical work these nurses...
Exploring Alternatives to Healthy Eating and Lifestyle with a Plant-Based Diet
Nurses are integral in the care of patients and their health. Exploring a plant-based diet may be beneficial to patients so they can take back their health. It is time for health care disciplines to be aware of a plant-based diet and to dispel any myths that exist. In...
A Nurse Practitioner Keeps Communities Healthy
Operating with the highest level of autonomy, nurse practitioners are lifelines for many patients. This week’s designation as National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 10-16) is an excellent time to examine the roles nurse practitioners (NPs) play in the nation’s...
