Believe Me When I Say That I’m In Pain
A young man with SCD presents to the ED reporting that his leg and back pain is a 9 on a 10-point scale. “Really?” The nurse responds...
On the Pulse | 09/07/18
health equity
4 Mindful Techniques to Help Nursing Students Open Up About Health Equity & Social Justice
By: Nicole Akparewa “Ok nursing students, I have something different for post-conference today. Who wants to color?” My students eyes...
On the Pulse | 07/19/18
The Threeness: A Black, Gay Man in America
By: Dr. Derek Dangerfield When I visit the doctor’s office, it’s hard to decide if I should be “Derek” the patient seeking health...
On the Pulse | 06/26/18
900+ Days
June 19 is known as Juneteenth or Emancipation Day because slaves in Texas found out they were free on June 19, 1865. Slaves were...
On the Pulse | 06/19/18
Taking PRIDE in Our Communities
LGBTQ+ PRIDE is here once again, and every year that passes I check in with myself to see what that means for me (a queer cisgender woman),...
On the Pulse | 06/15/18
Aggressive Use of Power, People of Color, and Its Silent Threat to Health
By: Dr. Lauren Parker “I was approached by a very aggressive personnel staff after inadvertently parking at the marina. The female staff...
On the Pulse | 06/11/18
Racism in Care: Speak Up to Save a Life
By: Dr. Nicole Warren Nurses prides themselves on being the “the last line of defense” to protect patients from errors in care....
On the Pulse | 05/23/18
Does Dementia Discriminate?
By: Dr. Bryan Hansen With more than one in 10 people 65 or older having dementia, it is likely that every person will experience its...
On the Pulse | 04/18/18
