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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. He’s also written two books to increase knowledge of end-of-life care. Flores’ first book, Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing , walks patients and families through common challenges and decisions they must make during their hospice journey.

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Is Your Nursing Career on Autopilot?

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

In terms of grief, the pain may never go away, but once the initial shock has worn off and the acute grief evolves into embers rather than a blazing hot fire of sadness, you may begin to look at your life and career with new eyes. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast.

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Acing Your Next Nursing Job Interview — 4 Common Questions to Prepare For

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

There’s an emphasis in oncology on communication, and being compassionately present with patients and families experiencing anticipatory grief and loss. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast. He has contributed chapters to a number of books related to the nursing profession.

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Mindset is Everything in Your Nursing Career and Beyond

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

I've engaged in coaching with clients who struggle with mental illness; those overcoming grief and tragic loss; individuals with disabled spouses or children; and still others who shoulder personal or familial burdens that might break the spirit of others less determined and spiritually hearty.

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Nurses, Nursing, and the Nature of Suffering

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Nurses too live with debt, personal tragedy, and grief and loss -- we also strive to create the best lives we possibly can for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast. All things Nurse Keith can be found at NurseKeith.com.

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Your Untapped Reservoirs of Brilliance

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

And if your inner life is teeming with depth and insight, your ability to be fully present for your patients' deeper longings and grief will be exponentially strengthened. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast. All things Nurse Keith can be found at NurseKeith.com.