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The 2012 Minority Nurse Scholarship Program At Minority Nurse, we believe the baccalaureate is the degree that opens the most doors of opportunity for nurses of color. That's why we offer an annual scholarship program to help outstanding students complete their studies leading to a BSN degree. » Read full article
The TAKE PRIDE Campaign It goes without saying that we value diversity here at Minority Nurse, and that's why we've launched the Take Pride campaign to discover those hospitals and other healthcare facilities that go above and beyond in making sure they maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. » Read full article
It's MinorityNurse.com's 10th Anniversary! It’s a year of anniversaries for minority nurses. The National Black Nurses Association is celebrating 40 years, Minority Nurse magazine just published its 15th anniversary issue, and MinorityNurse.com is now 10 years old! » Read full article
Celebrating National Nurses Week, Celebrating You! Trust is the theme of this year's National Nurses Week (May 6-12), chosen by the American Nurses Association. Patients trust nurses with their health and well-being—even with their lives—implicitly. It's a heavy responsibility at times, but one that nurses shoulder with pride and little fanfare. It's the least we can do to honor nurses once a year during Nurses Week! » Read full article
Want to Help Fight AIDS in the Black Community? Play Bid Whist! The Black AIDS Institute unveils the latest weapon in its war against HIV/AIDS disparities: the 2010 Trump AIDS National Bid Whist Tournament. » Read full article
Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Names First Male President-Elect Dr. Philip Xu will become the first man to lead AAPINA in 2012; occupational health nursing expert Dr. Oisaeng Hong begins her term as 2010-12 president on January 1. » Read full article
VITAS Honors National Black Nurses Association for Black History Month What better way for a national health care organization to commemorate Black History Month than by honoring the historical contributions of African American nurses? » Read full article
Participate in eMAPA Research Study Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN, School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, and her colleagues are conducting a study to explore ethnic differences in midlife women's attitudes toward physical activity. » Read full article
Obama Economic Stimulus Program Includes Minority Health Provisions During all the recent discussion and debate over President Barack Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package, we’re heard plenty of talk about things like shovel-ready projects, rebuilding crumbling infrastructure and green energy jobs. But what about nurse-ready projects? » Read full article
Putting Minority Health into Health Reform Health reform efforts must focus not just on insurance coverage but on closing the gap of unequal health outcomes between Americans of color and their white counterparts. » Read full article
Save Big on Your Nursing Textbooks Our textbook search engine scours the Web for the best deal on any textbook. Save hundreds of dollars this semester by comparing prices across campus booksellers nationwide. » Read full article
Nominate an Outstanding Nurse for the 2009 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Awards - Deadline Extended to June 30! Do you know a nurse whose exceptional dedication, service and innovation truly exemplifies what excellence in nursing is all about? Consider nominating him or her for the 2009 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Awards! » Read full article
White House, CDC Launch National AIDS Awareness Campaign Act Against AIDS is a five-year national communication campaign targeted specifically to the minority populations most severely affected by AIDS disparities. » Read full article

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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

SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP: National American Arab Nurses Association OFFERED BY: NAANA Scholarships DESCRIPTION:

Offers various scholarships for current nursing students, practicing nurses, and students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
Phone: (313) 982-4070
Web site: https://n-aana.org/scholarship/index.asp
Deadline: July 1, but may vary from year to year
Amount: Unspecified

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NAME: Lutheran HealthCare LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY DESCRIPTION:

Lutheran HealthCare is a state-of-the-art, nationally recognized health system comprised of a 476-bed teaching hospital that includes a Level I Trauma Center and Stroke Center, multi-site ambulatory care network, and strong academic affiliation to SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn.

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