Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I graduated from an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing program where, in three years, I went from someone with experience as a medical assistant to a primary care provider. I remember how I felt as a new clinician ten years ago. I often questioned, “What did I miss?

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2025

Step One: A Professional Summary Many job-seekers often use the old-fashioned objective statement at the top of their resume, which is a weak strategy for letting the reader of your resume know who you are: “Skilled professional nurse seeking to use skills in a medical oncology unit.” Expertise in the use of Epic and Cerner EHRs.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 23, 2025

Every semester, thousands of nurse practitioner students across the country receive the message they dread most: “I’m sorry, but I can no longer precept students this term.” What few realize is that the most formidable challenge often lies not in mastering medical concepts but in securing quality clinical placements.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 23, 2025

1 Recently, “It’s not the EMR (electronic medical record) that is bad, it is how we use it” has been echoing in my mind. I often had to practice without medical records. When I did have a record, it had to come from the medical record department and usually arrived hours or days after the patient.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 18, 2024

“Always wearing a mask on a medical service in 2024 is an extreme measure and lies outside what should be considered acceptable professional behavior.” This behavior was medically harmful and unnecessary, as well as being discriminatory. I model this with the residents I precept.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 5, 2023

precepting or mentoring). You might also have skills in medical writing, grant writing, research, sales, case management, or other areas where you find yourself. If you’re feeling glum about your nursing career, pull out a sheet of paper and try to list every piece of helpful nursing and medical knowledge you have in your head.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 5, 2023

Seek medical attention for an assessment and speak to a licensed professional regarding mental health concerns. Precepting or mentoring can be a great way to reignite your passion and keep you on your toes. If you take a break and return, still not feeling well, it may be time to find another position.

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