Dr. Germaine C. Nelson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, CEN on LinkedIn: What nurses of color want white nurses to know (2024)

Nursing workforce growth is dependent on nurses working to attract those historically underrepresented in the profession to view it as an option! #nursediversity #nursegrowth #DEI #representationmatters #nurseworkforceDiscoveries in Medicine - Diversity in Nursing Profession: Expanding for Growth (vanderbilthealth.com)https://lnkd.in/d97JpYvR

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In November 2023, thousands of national and international researchers and other experts gathered in Tampa, Florida for the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) annual conference. More than ever before, the recent GSA conference included a keen focus on the direct care workforce. Research presented on this critical workforce ranged from turnover in nursing homes and assisted living to workers’ experiences of racism in long-term care, home care workers’ perspectives on their training, strategies to engage direct care workers in research, and more. https://ow.ly/W6hU50QoMvT

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"Nursing Education: Bridging the Gap for Safer Patient Care"Let's dive into the world of nursing education. In a recent eye-opening interview, (https://lnkd.in/gDyD5gKi) we discussed the gaps between classroom knowledge and real-world application. New nurses often find themselves grappling with unforeseen challenges as they step into the dynamic realm of patient care.Recent studies during a rigorous assessment of over 10K new registered nurses reveal that only 9% can recognize patient deterioration before it’s too late. There is an increasingly widening chasm between nursing education and the requisite clinical reasoning and critical thinking essential to keep patients safe.57% of novice nurses were challenged in their ability to manage patient problems, select the proper nursing intervention, and communicate relevant data to the healthcare provider.In the nursing literature, this has been identified as the “Theory to Practice Gap” and the need to “bridge this gap.We must collaborate to create meaningful interventions to make this crucial change in healthcare.What are your thoughts and experiences? Have you or someone you know experienced the transition from theory to practice in nursing? Share your stories and insights below. Let's explore how we can enhance nursing education to ensure safer and more effective patient care. 📚💉 🚀

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Time to flip the script! 🔄 Care homes and our heroic nurses have faced tough press, but there's more to this story. 👩⚕️🏡For too long, the narrative has been clouded by negativity, overshadowed by incidents that, while serious, aren't the full picture. We've seen headlines that could dishearten even the most devoted of us, especially during the trials of COVID-19. But there's an unsung side to this tale—the countless acts of compassion, dedication, and professionalism within our care homes. 🌟These nursing staff aren't just employees; they're guardians of dignity, champions of care, and specialists in complex needs. They bring light and life into the homes of our ageing population, showing unwavering commitment and an often uncelebrated expertise. Their impact? Immeasurable.With Care Home Open Week approaching from June 24th to 30th, let's rally behind a new story. Let's not just acknowledge but applaud the incredible work happening in care homes. Let's celebrate the wins, learn from the losses, and push forward together for an industry that shines as a beacon of excellence and care. 🙌We all own a piece of this narrative, and together, we have the power to transform it. Join us in spreading the positive tales, celebrating our unsung heroes, and remember, the invitation to reshape the future is open to everyone. Share your stories, experiences, and join the conversation. 🗣️#CareHomeWeek #NursingExcellence #PositiveNarrative

Not an easy topic to think about, but critically important to understand and recognize, particularly for #healthcareproviders. Dr. Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP dives into signs of #humantrafficking, and how to spot it. #ACTprogram leader Robin Geiger, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, NEA-BC hosts. #NursesUnitedAgainstHumanTrafficking

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Thank you, Usha Lee McFarling for writing this story and interviewing my friends Hershaw Davis, Jr., MSN, RN (he-him-his), Dr. Monica R. McLemore, Claire Valderama-Wallace, Rumay Alexander, Jose M Maria FNP-BC, RN, CEN, TCRN. Nurses have been discussing the need for more diversity in the profession for decades. Talking about diversity, and putting up a welcome sign without making the changes that are necessary to ensure an equitable and inclusive pathway to nursing is performative and meaningless. We must name racism and oppression as the cause of social and health inequities and take immediate action to change the culture in nursing. Racism exists because we allow it to thrive. We must hold ourselves and our profession accountable. There is a plethora of evidence demonstrating that racism is a serious issue in nursing yet despite the overwhelming evidence that racism is harming nursing students, nurses, patients and communities many white and white adjacent nurses continue to deny that racism exists. I believe that denial continues because acknowledging that racism is rampant in nursing would require nurses to take immediate action to prevent harm. Yet, many nurses continue to deny racism because they are comfortable and do not want to relinquish power and privilege. Ultimately the dominant group in nursing seeks to maintain hom*ogeneity. They do not want to address racism or the work to dismantle racism would’ve started decades ago. This is why we are still discussing racism in nursing instead of taking immediate and bold action. Racism and healthcare is killing people. Full stop. People are being harmed and dying on our watch. We cannot address health equity, prevent harm, and promote health without naming racism and committing to personal, organizational and systemic work to confront and eradicate racism. We must take action to dismantle racism and hold ourselves and our profession accountable. We cannot be silent bystanders. We must hold each other and our health care professional colleagues accountable for providing safe, culturally rigorous, respectful, and quality care. We must start the culture change needed to ensure health justice NOW and we must continue this work until health inequities no longer exist.

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Join The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action and Sage Publishing for a discussion with me and other thought leaders to celebrate Creative Nursing Vol. 29 Issue 4, "Redesigning Health Care: Understanding the Human and Financial Costs of Marginalization" tomorrow November 30th from 1-3:00 PM EST. Topics include: • Life on the Margins• Overcoming Marginalization by Creating a Sense of Belonging• Increasing Nursing Workforce Diversity and Advancing Health Equity• Stigma and Sexual and Gender Diversity in Health Care• Centering Health Equity: Imagining Upstream and Downstream Impacts• Using Simulation to Address Structural Racism in the Health-Care System• Call to Action: Academic Nursing’s Role in Redesigning Health Care• Culturally Safe Support for American Indian Nursing Students• The Lived Experience of African American Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis• Teaching Social Determinants of Health Through Service Learning• Pathway to Health-Care Professions for Historically Marginalized Students• What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together

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Check out our Detailed Agenda for the 2024 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference!Join us for valuable conversations with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan Primary Care Association CEO Phillip Bergquist, Michigan Nurses Association President Jamie Brown, and more.Register now! Elizabeth Hertel Phillip Bergquist Michigan Primary Care Association Michigan Nurses Association#Michigan #healthcare #healthpolicy

Everyone should see this:https://lnkd.in/gpEY4zaQWe need emergency departments and hospitals around this country to become safe spaces for Indigenous peoples. We need anti-racism work to be embedded in healthcare practice. Are you pursuing a career in healthcare? Then learn anti-racism. It's a foundational concept to the work.Stories like Keegan's need to stop.

🌟 Throwback to an Unforgettable Experience! ✨ Exactly three months ago, I had the incredible honor of representing my school at the @NationalStudentsNursesAssociation 71st National Conference in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. Looking back, I am still filled with immense pride and gratitude for the opportunity to present a research poster that I had diligently worked on the semester before.The focus of the conference was to be a catalyst for change, and being there served as a powerful reminder that as nurses, we are advocates, change agents, and catalysts for transformation. It was an invigorating experience to be surrounded by passionate individuals who shared the same vision of making a difference in healthcare.The research topic I presented centered on maternal opioid misuse in Maryland, shedding light on the urgent need for comprehensive support systems and interventions for affected mothers and their families. The discussions and feedback I received at the conference reaffirmed the significance of our work and the potential impact we can have on improving the lives of those affected by this crisis.One of the highlights of the conference was the opportunity to connect with fellow nursing students from across the United States. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, as we shared our journeys, exchanged ideas, and celebrated our shared commitment to the nursing profession. Each conversation left me inspired and fueled my determination to drive positive change in healthcare.In those few days, I witnessed the true power of collaboration and the strength that lies in our collective voice. The conference ignited a fire within me, propelling me forward with renewed passion and purpose.As I reflect on this throwback experience, I am reminded once again that we, as nurses, have the privilege and responsibility to advocate for our patients, to be change agents in our communities, and to serve as catalysts for transformation. Let us continue to embrace our roles with unwavering dedication, and may we always strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives we touch.I am grateful for the memories made, the knowledge gained, and the friendships formed at that remarkable conference. Together, let us continue to empower and uplift one another as we shape the future of healthcare.#ThrowbackThursday #ConferenceMemories #NursingAdvocacy #CatalystForChange #InspiredByPeers #future #opportunity #experience #work #gratitude #change #nursing #school #transformation #research

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