National Black Nurses Association Mission Statement

Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to attend a meeting of the nursing organization that I recently became a member of. Ever since I became a member of the American Nurses Association I am very surprised by the frequent emails that I receive from the organization. I find the information that they send to be very interesting and educational. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to become a member and receive the updates and newsletters from the organization. The ANA notifies members when changes are made in the health care field and also when research studies discover new findings. I feel that much of the information provided from the ANA I will continue to incorporate into my future clinical practice as both a nurse and as an

The term culture is defined as “the thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups” (Potter & Perry, 2013). With the increase of culturally diverse populations in the United States, it is important for nurses to practice cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability to acquire specific behaviors, skills, attitudes, and policies in a system that permits “effective work in a cross-cultural setting” (OMH, 2013). Being culturally competent is essential because nurses who acknowledges and respects a patient’s health beliefs and practices are more likely to have positive health outcomes (OMH, 2012). Every culture has certain views and attitudes concerning

Although African-Americans represent the largest minority group, studies show they have the lowest success rates in nursing programs. According to the AACN (2013), “African-American nursing students have the lowest graduation rate when compared to other minority groups”. The lack of minorities providing care negatively effects healthcare outcomes and accessibility. In order to increase the number of African-Americans nurses practicing, it is essential to gain an understanding of the conditions that lead to successes and failures. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the positive and negative experiences had by African-American nursing students, for development of appropriate interventions to increase the number of successful graduates.

With the large increase multicultural population in the United States, nurses encounter patients with differences in healthcare beliefs, values and customs. To provide adequate nursing care, nurses must be aware of these differences. They must respect and acknowledge the patient’s culture. To do this, nurses need education on cultural competence to ensure patient satisfaction and better patient outcomes.

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) provides information to the public about the services of the Board of Nursing (OBN, n.d.). The purpose of the OBN is to “safeguard the public’s health by ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice” (OBN, n.d.). The public has access to the OBN to inquire on current licensed nurses, Nurse Practice Act, and guidelines about nursing care (OBN, n.d.). The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the “only full-service professional organization” that represents registered nurses’ interest through associations and partners (ANA, 2014). Their mission is “nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all” (ANA, 2014). They promote nursing practice by setting high standards, promoting nurses’ rights, leading a realistic outlook of nursing, and “by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public” (ANA, 2014). The National League for Nursing (NLN) is an organization for any nursing-related faculty offering “faculty development programs, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy” (NLN, 2013). Their mission is to “promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the nations health” (NLN, 2013).

There were many black young women who were very interested in nursing, and were dedicated to pursue their dream, and wouldn't stop trying until they were given equal rights and accepted into these nursing programs.  Some black women would follow along with the black soldiers in the Civil War and provide care to these wounded soldiers, as well as

There are three major organizations in nursing that have made great impacts on the way nurses guide and represent their profession. One of the organizations is the American Nurses Association (ANA) whose mission statement is “nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all” and their philosophy is committed to ensure that there are an adequate supply of “high-skilled and well-educated nurses is available” (ANA, 2014). The ANA helps to advance the nursing profession through fostering high standards, the promotion of the general welfare of nursing professionals in the workplace, projecting a positive as well as realistic view of nursing practices, and lobbying within Congress about health care issues that affect both nurses and the general public (ANA, 2014). The ANA is primarily responsible for restructuring healthcare through legislature and lobbying on both state and national levels (ANA, 2014).

American Nurses Association (ANA) is a professional nursing organization representing 3.6 million registered nurses in the United States (ANA, About ANA, 2017). Formed over 100 years ago in 1911, ANA has been growing its membership and expanding its role in the nursing community. The association has a simple mission statement, “ Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all” (ANA, American Nurses Association 2015 Annual Report, 2015, p. 1). While ANA has a simple mission statement, the role of nursing organizations in the United States is not a simple task. Nursing is an evolving profession with many aspects.

There are disparities in healthcare between different races, ages, genders, etc., and these issues need to be addressed. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation (NPHF) has a diversity code. They emphasize the importance of cultural competency and the value of diversity. Cultural competency is viewed as a core element for the fulfillment of the healthcare needs of people around the world. “In fact, diversity is the lens through which we must view people's healthcare needs. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation (NPHF) celebrates, respects, and values the inherent worth of every individual, and is committed to promoting the inclusion of every single person in the healthcare system” (NPHF, 2015). Allowing APRNs to practice to the full

109). Nursing organizations are a source of One of the national organizations I’m interested in joining is the American Nurses Association (ANA). I choose the ANA because the main purposes for its existence is to “improve the standards of health and access to health-care services for everyone; improve and maintain high standards for nursing practice; and promote the professional growth and development of all nurses” (Catalano, 2015, p. 110). The American Nurses Association encourages professional growth for all nurses and advocates for the improvement of working conditions, best practices and autonomy in the nursing practice (Catalano, 2015, p. 110). The ANA is a nationally distinguished organization that is essential for nurses to aid in networking and career

(2013), “Cultural competence education provides nurses the crucial skills related to communication, teamwork, and problem solving as they work with individuals of differing backgrounds. These skills are essential to quality patient interactions in an increasingly multicultural patient population and workforce” (p.205). Repeat offenders of this policy will not be tolerated and will be, based on investigation, terminated as a consequence. Cultural competence will be a requirement of Care Inc. and will include also in policy that no patient should be treated unequal. There will be staff of different race and culture within the different areas of the facility to make sure there are no acts of discrimination or inequality in patient care. According to Henly (2016), “All human beings have the right to the highest attainable standard of health. Nurses have a critical role in supporting…to that right” (p.339). In order to measure the outcomes of this procedure, weekly to monthly patient and staff surveys will be taken and assessed to determine an increase, decrease, or sustaining satisfaction within the facility Care Inc. Based on the results of the surveys taken, this can determine if the policy is working or if other studies and techniques need to be implemented to adjust the policy for outstanding patient and staff

Nursing excellence can have many different meanings depending on who you ask. Nursing excellence combines advancement in the nursing practice, education, shaping nurses’ into the best nurse possible, policies, and procedures. It is imperative that all of us as nurses have nursing excellence in our profession. The National League of Nursing (NLN) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are two organizations that help nurses strive for nursing excellence. In this paper you will find how the NLN and AACN impact, educate, and how they support nursing excellence.

A nurse who does not understand the value and importance of culturally appropriate care will face a lot of hardships. For example, a care intervention for African American client with diabetes are uniquely different from an Italian or Vietnamese American. Based on a qualitative study in 2013, it indicated that multicultural education is indeed effective in raising the level of cultural awareness in nursing students. In fact, it is recommended that there is a continuous effort to integrate multicultural education in nursing programs to help prepare nursing students for their future nursing roles. (Eun-Hee, 2013)

The United States (USA) is rapidly becoming one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world and if the trend continue, it is projected that 5 7% of the US population will be minorities by 2060 (Loftin et al, 2013). As community health nurses prepare for the increasing needs and demands of the community, it is imperative that nurses possess the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to deliver quality and culturally appropriate care to a diverse population.

The United States is a country comprised of dozens of different cultures. The definition of this nation has, at its basis, a strong element of diversity. From its incipience as a country, the U.S. has thus promoted, above all, acceptance of all cultures, and has taken unique elements from these cultures and placed them towards building a varied, strong, and accepting society. Today, the nursing field is one of the few that must be aware of differences in ethnicities, creeds, and other elements, that often lead to the need for specialized, culturally aware, care. This care is given by hundreds of nurses all around the country, yet it takes quite a long time to teach the complex elements of diversity to future nurses, as most of these can only be learned through interaction and practice. This paper will examine the various components of how cultural diversity is delivered in nursing care, and how much the field has changed because of this particular element throughout the years.