Nurses, George Floyd, Racial Disparities, and the World We ' d Like to See

At this unsettling time in the United States and around the world, racism is being confronted head-on by citizens who ' ve simply had enough of the status quo. The knowledge of deep racial disparities in healthcare are nothing new, and the understanding that people of color are treated more poorly within the American healthcare system is also an old story that never seems to change.But now, amidst the  COVID-19 pandemic and rampant global fear, economic insecurity, and a population tired of lip service to diversity and inclusion, millions are saying, " No more! "We nurses are part of the conversation because we ' re citizens, voters, and those who deliver care, conduct research, and perform myriad other tasks related to public health, hospice, home health and beyond. Is our profession now up to the task of confronting racism and other societal ills more boldly than ever before?                                                                                                     ...
Source: Digital Doorway - Category: Nursing Tags: nurses Source Type: blogs