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Lessons from My Father American Indian nurse scientist John Lowe wanted to know why his Cherokee father had managed to avoid the health problems so often found in Indian communities. Today the answer to that question continues to inspire Lowe’s pioneering research on culturally competent solutions to Native American health disparities. » Read full article
A Seat at the Table Careers in health policy offer nurses of color a unique opportunity to influence decision-making on critical minority health issues at the local, state and national level » Read full article
Making Their Wishes Known Americans of color are less likely to complete advance directives than their white counterparts. Nurses can play a leading role in educating minority patients about the importance of planning for end-of-life care. » Read full article
African American Nurse-Midwives: Continuing the Legacy The profession of midwifery in the African American community has a rich history dating back to the days of slavery. Four centuries later, black nurse-midwives continue to play an important role in improving health outcomes for at-risk women and newborns. » Read full article
Resources Roundup 2008 One of the biggest benefits of attending minority nursing association conferences—in addition to all the networking opportunities, educational programming, CEUs and camaraderie, of course—is getting to visit exhibits filled with booth after booth offering free or low-cost minority health resources that you can take home and start using in your practice right away. » Read full article
Worth 1, 000 Words Kimberly Repollo, BSN, RN, a 22-year-old Filipino nurse who lives in Canoga Park, California — “I’m a nurse and I love making art." » Read full article
Do Your Patients Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack? If you, or someone close to you, were experiencing the first warning signs of a heart attack, would you know what to do? Chances are, the average American would have difficulty answering “yes” to that question, according to a study published earlier this year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). » Read full article
"Patient Navigators" Help Increase Colon Cancer Screening Rates In New York City, an innovative community-based cancer prevention initiative that utilizes bilingual "patient navigators" to guide participants through the process of receiving a colonoscopy is achieving remarkable results in increasing rates of colon cancer screening and early detection among the city’s minority populations. » Read full article
Breast Cancer Crusader For women’s health advocate Dr. Shirley Lampkin, fighting breast cancer disparities in the African American community isn’t just a job—it’s a mission. » Read full article

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POSITION: College Laboratory Technician/Nursing EMPLOYER: Kingsborough Community College/CUNY DESCRIPTION:

Performing non-teaching laboratory functions of a highly skilled nature specific to the Clinical Nursing Lab. For detailed job description visit: http://www.kingsborough.edu
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SCHOOL: Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing DEGREES: Graduate DESCRIPTION:

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing prepares professionals to meet the needs of 21st century urban populations. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is the largest public-sector nursing institution in New York, a unit of Hunter College, the largest senior college in the City University of New York. School of Nursing faculty are leaders in their fields who bring evidence-based clinical experience, research and teaching directly into the classroom while engaging students in solving real-world problems.

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TITLE: National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition: Together. Stronger. Bolder. ORGANIZATION: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses DESCRIPTION:

NTI offers hundreds of sessions for nurses who care for high acuity and critically ill patients, while highlighting the latest trends and best practices in healthcare. The Critical Care Exposition showcases the best of what’s new in practice and technology.

Web: www.aacn.org/nti
Phone: (800) 899-2226
email: info@aacn.org

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