Nursing for change: Prioritizing Black nurses’ health and well-being

As we spend February reflecting on Black Americans’ history, humanity, and contributions, let’s also consider how to improve the systems and structures that impact Black lives moving forward.

We can start with health care. Retention and recruitment are challenging, especially for nurses from underrepresented groups in nursing, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

As a Black, Chicago-based nursing researcher, I see first-hand the changes needed to make …

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