Minority Nurse Newsletter

In 2024, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was proudly again awarded Magnet designation. While this was not the first time the hospital had been recognized for its journey to nursing excellence, the continued recognition shows that the organization is taking positive steps to ensure the best nursing practices and the best possible patient outcomes. While every

Unfortunately, many nurses of color often encounter roadblocks to moving ahead in leadership. They may want to serve their community and better represent healthcare access from where they grew up. Still, obstacles such as racial bias, unfair hiring practices, and lack of adequate mentors can stand in their way, according to a 2023 study. These

These days, with the widespread use of electronic medical records, nurses are accustomed to Epic, Cerner, and other major EMR/EHR players. For a patient, the portals to access one’s medical records make up a bewildering maze. Since nurses are natural patient advocates, they may find their friends, families, and patients complaining about these new ways

Nurses know that they need to be ready to focus on their patient’s needs and fill their emotional tanks during distress. Knowing that they’re helping others live healthy lives can bring satisfaction to many nurses, but nurses also need to fill their tanks. According to a 2024 study, some nurses have turned to religion and

Ask a hundred nurses if they chose their profession because a family member was a nurse, and many would say yes. I had three aunts who were nurses, and that family legacy certainly impacted my career choice. But in the 21st century, should we encourage our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other young people to