(Source: www.minoritynurse.com)
Diverse nurses are enjoying more representation in the profession, and better incentives than ever. In fact, the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) — a pioneer in embracing racial, cultural and gender diversity in the nursing profession — made history this year by electing the most diverse governing body ever in its 50-year history. Employers are also embracing more culturally-sensitive recruitment policies — many are receiving diversity recruitment grants to attract a more culturally-diverse nursing staff.

IMPRESSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
As a Nurse, you’ll be well compensated for your skills, talents and dedication. The figure varies according to the geographic location, type of nursing, years of experience and level of education, but as a general rule, starting salaries for new graduate nurses range from an average of $30,000 to $45,000 a year, plus additional pay for evening, night and weekend shifts. You’ll also enjoy very generous bonuses and benefits, such as loan forgiveness and signing bonuses as well as job security.

For more information, visit:
http://discovernursing.com/benefits.asp

(Source: Discover Nursing, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. www.discovernursing.com)

NURSING SPECIALTIES
For more information on nursing specialties, visit:
http://www.nursesource.org/description.html or
http://www.nursingsociety.org/career/nursing_orgs.html

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TYPICAL NURSING CAREERS


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TRANSITIONING INTO THE FIELD AS A DIVERSE NURSE

(Source: www.minoritynurse.com)
Today’s nurses who are racial, ethnic or gender minorities often face unique challenges. Here is some advice you may find helpful:
  • Choose the right employer to work for. While shopping your skills around, don’t just ask about the salary and benefits. Ask questions about the hospital's orientation program and how committed the facility is to the success of new graduates and minority nurses.
  • Seek support outside your immediate work area by befriending nurses of color from other units, and joining the local chapter of a minority nursing association. Visit: http://www.minoritynurse.com/associations/
  • Embrace your situation as an opportunity to educate others who may not be familiar with your culture
  • When transitioning into a new position, seek a mentor from a diverse background


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