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Apply for the 2011 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
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
Hail Nursing Heroes! Welcome to Minority Nurse’s 2009 National Nurses Week Celebration. » Read full article

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TITLE: National Black Nurses Association: Working to Transform Nursing Practice through Health Care Reform ORGANIZATION: National Black Nurses Association 38th Annual Institute and Conference DESCRIPTION:

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Info: (301) 589-3200
Email: contact@nbna.org
Web site: www.nbna.org

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POSITION: Medical/Surgical Nursing Assistant/Associate (Tenure Track) / Conversion (ABD) EMPLOYER: Fresno State University DESCRIPTION:

* Available for the Academic Year: 2009/2010.
* Fresno State has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
* Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University’s Probationary Plan Process.
* Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. In some circumstances, exceptional faculty at higher ranks may be considered.
* Instructional Level: Undergraduate/Graduate.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

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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