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As much as I’d like to be able to say it doesn’t, it most certainly does. As an African-American nurse, I’ve known and felt the sting of racism all too well. Being overlooked, devalued, cast aside, and just not looked at as someone who knows what they’re doing or what they’re talking about. Not toContinue reading “Color Does Matter”

I’m sitting here and every time I get to the week I have to go for the meeting involving leadership and management. I get discouraged in advance, provoking anxiety and frustration. Why? Because being a woman of color in a position some don’t believe you deserve to be in and are incapable of doing andContinue reading “Don’t Be Discouraged”

So, I’ve lived my life as a people pleaser, trying to make everyone else happy and not myself. I have tiptoed around cautiously trying not to offend anyone or hurt anyone’s feelings. Meanwhile, no one has offered me the same courtesy. I’ve managed to downplay how I feel, what I have to say, and justContinue reading “What I Won’t Do Is…….”

I work as a nurse and it is indeed my passion, but as a nurse I am expected to know everything, be everything, and be able to do everything. Although I play a dual role as center director and nurse it can be quite difficult to bare at times. It comes with great expectations asContinue reading “God is my source”

I know I lie to myself when I say I have no expectations. We all have some level of expectation with anything we do or give. We can’t help it, we’re human and humans are naturally inclined to want something in return. As nurses we give unconditionally and often when we’re overworked, tired, no breaks,Continue reading “You DO Have Expectations and That’s OK!!!”

The crazy thing is anyone who wears scrubs are thought to be a nurse. NOT the case so, please don’t be deceived. I and my fellow registered nurses all over the world have worked really hard to get our credentials. We spent endless nights studying, taking test, failing than succeeding, hours with study groups, sacrificedContinue reading “You Are Not A Registered Nurse…..Stop With The Lies”

In a society where there seems to be such a lack of care, it is important that healthcare workers in whatever capacity they work in should not lose sight of that. Caring is a part of curing, a part of healing, a part of what we do as healthcare providers. If you don’t care aboutContinue reading “It’s So Important To Care”

Ever since I was young, I’ve wanted to be a nurse. I never saw that many black nurses and the ones I did see didn’t hold any positions other than bedside nurses. Now there is absolutely nothing wrong with being a bedside nurse, it was definitely where I started. I just knew that it wasContinue reading “Black Nurses Against Black Nurses”

I’ve often heard people talk about the birthing process, especially when it comes to birthing your dreams, manifesting your destiny, and accomplishing your goals. Nursing can be pretty demanding no matter what area or specialty you work in, but if you were chosen, then you know it. It is your passion, your drive, your ministry,Continue reading “Chosen to Bring Forth Fruit”

Many people pray and ask God for patience, but not me. I don’t because I’ve learned that asking for patience means asking for trials, tribulations, and tests. I get enough of those without having to ask for anymore. While it is important that we show patience to patients, families, friends, and loved ones, it’s moreContinue reading “Why I Don’t Pray for Patience”