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How to Reduce Racism in Healthcare

Healthy Workforce Institute

Racism in healthcare is widespread within the nursing profession. The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing defines racism as an “assault on the human spirit in the form of biases, prejudices, and an ideology of superiority that persistently cause moral suffering and perpetuate injustices and inequities.”.

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The Role of Nurses in Countering Environmental Racism

Minority Nurse

One of the often overlooked areas in which nurses are influential is helping to address injustice, even environmental racism. One of the often overlooked areas in which nurses are influential is helping to address injustice, even environmental racism. The climate can impact vision and eye health , too.

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Why We Need to Talk About Racial Disparities In Fertility Care

Minority Nurse

Statistics like these, compounded by the fact that Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, highlight inequalities in reproductive healthcare that the medical community must address. As healthcare providers, we must remain dedicated to bridging the gap to improve outcomes for patients of color.

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Reducing Microaggressions in Healthcare: 4 Strategies for Leaders

Healthy Workforce Institute

Microaggressions in healthcare cultivate toxicity and hate. To many, it is ironic how, in a professional environment like healthcare, microaggressions can remain unchallenged. Second, share how this contributed to your team’s or organization’s values. Don’t let these opportunities slide by. Why are these microaggressions?

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Health Systems Investing in DEI: A Closer Look

Diversity Nursing

Healthcare organizations and hospitals are making significant investments in initiatives focused on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in order to cultivate a dynamic and talented workforce for the future. The AACN has developed a detailed online survey for student nurses to measure their sense of belonging in classrooms.

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The Intersection of Nursing and Justice

Minority Nurse

These forces and systems include economic policies and systems, development agendas, social norms, social policies, racism, climate change, and political systems. Healthcare Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum When a patient attends a medical appointment, their presenting issue might be diabetes, hypertension, or asthma.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Marliyn “Nia” Wright

Minority Nurse

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. How long have you worked in the nursing field? Marilyn “Nia” Wright, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, is a retired nurse who can’t stay away from the industry she loves. 45 years.

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