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Urology Nurses Use Skills and Compassion

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil | Nov 6, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers

Every year, the week of November 1-7 is designated as Urology Nurses and Associates Week as a way to celebrate this specialty and honor the nurses who work in this field. November is also Bladder Health Month and focuses on the varied issues people face with different...

Disparities in Breastfeeding Among Latinx Mothers in NYC

by Michele Wojciechowski | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, Minority and Community Health

In a recent study, Disparities in Breastfeeding Duration of New York City Latinx Mothers by Birth Region Lauren Gerchow, MS, RN, IBCLC, a PhD Student, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and co-authors Allison Squires and Simon Jones, made some interesting...

To Disclose or Not to Disclose?

by Yvette Lowery, DNP, MSN/Ed, FNP-c, CCRN, CEN, PCCN | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers, Nursing Diversity

What are some reasons you do not disclose your race or ethnicity? Have you ever felt better not responding to this information? Why or why not? I know I have never felt like I should go back in an application and check the box as being Black or African American....

Overcoming Barriers to Minority Representation in Clinical Trials

by Sam Bowman | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog, Minority and Community Health

Clinical research is one of the most important — and least openly discussed — cornerstones of medicine. This type of research enables scientists to develop new medications, cures, and preventative measures for some of the most difficult diseases facing the human race...

Infection Prevention Week Highlights Community Efforts

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil | Oct 17, 2021 | Blog

During this year's International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), it helps to shed light on how every small effort can make a big difference. During a continuing pandemic and an impending flu season, infection control is critically important to protect patients,...

Emergency Nurses Week in a Continuing Pandemic

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil | Oct 10, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers

October 10 kicks of a celebration of the work emergency nurses do with Emergency Nurses Week. In the past year and a half, emergency nurses have faced a pandemic and the overwhelming care needs of a staggering patient load. Frequently, emergency nurses are the initial...

Pediatric Nurses Week: Advocating for Children’s Health

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Certification, Nursing Careers

This week's celebration of Pediatric Nurses Week (October 4-8) is a reminder of the specialized work these dedicated nurses offer to their young patients. For anyone interested in a career as a pediatric nurse, it's helpful to know the responsibilities of this job....

DNPs of Color: A New Community

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil | Oct 3, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Associations

When Danielle McCamey DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, was searching for other nurses of color who were on the same path to a doctorate degree in nursing, she had a tough time. Knowing she couldn't be the only one seeking a similar camaraderie, McCamey founded DNPs of Color,...

Trends Nurse Practitioners Are Facing Today

by Sam Bowman | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers

Whether you are an experienced nurse practitioner with years of clinical practice already under your belt, or you’re a student preparing for a fulfilling career devoted to helping people, you’re likely to face some unexpected challenges and some exciting opportunities...

Career Spotlight: Ambulatory Care Nursing

by Michele Wojciechowski | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers

In this feature, we profile a particular type of nursing so that others in the field can learn about what nurses do in this position, what they enjoy about it, and how others can get into it. Kathleen Martinez, MSN, RN, CPN, President, American Academy of Ambulatory...