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I have a question for any any of the nurses who may be reading this post. First of all let me begin by telling everyone that I live in a major city with a very racially diverse population. Most of the hospitals in my area have a nursing population that reflects the diversity of the city but there is one hospital that does not. I used to work at this hospital and I felt very uncomfortable with this. I just wanted to ask any of the nurses out there reading this post how important is it for you to work at a hospital with a great variety of racial diversity or does it not matter to you? I just do not understand why every hospital in my area boasts such diversity but one particular hospital is lacking significantly. A friend of mine is considering taking a job at this hospital but she asked me the very same question I'm asking you guys. Is it something that we should worry about? Thanks in advance

It bothers me because it makes me wonder why are they the ONLY hospital in the area that is like this. As far as focusing on the racial makeup of the staff is concerned, I would like to know that the employer that I work for would encourage racial diversity.

Wasted energy....:rolleyes:

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

they should hire the best staff, regardless of race. If they happen to be white; so be it. gonna get flamed

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
Wasted energy....:rolleyes:

Agreed. The OP worked there before, it bothers her...just don't work there. Work somewhere that makes you feel comfortable and stop focusing on a facility you think isn't diverse enough for your liking.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

If it weren't for the fact that you're certain that the local labor pool is ethnically/racially diverse, I wouldn't worry about it. I work in a lily white facility in the suburbs, and it bothers me. However, you can't hire people who don't apply.

If this truly is the only facility without a work force that echoes the surrounding area, then yes, I would worry.

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Sooo basically just ignore it because I do not work there anymore..gotcha...that makes a whole lot of sense..why didn't I just think of that.

If people ignored everything that didn't directly affect them there would never be any change or progress to be made.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
Sooo basically just ignore it because I do not work there anymore..gotcha...that makes a whole lot of sense..why didn't I just think of that.

If people ignored everything that didn't directly affect them there would never be any change or progress to be made.

Exactly. Unless you want to see how many people you can get to storm the place with pitchforks and torches.

Just because the facility isn't diverse enough to suit you does not mean it's got a problem. Let it go and work somewhere that makes you feel comfortable. Or are you saying the hospital admin. are racists?

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If this hospital does not care to be diverse in its staff, that is how it is. What is important for you is to decide if you are able to work there. What are you going to do if you can't get a job anywhere but this hospital?

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Obviously there is just gonna be a difference of opinion here. YES, I very much love working at my current job that encourages diversity among staff and some people do not care because it does not directly affect them. Oh well, it is what it is..enough said

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Omg OP there are more serious things in life and at work to worry about why a particular hospital x doesnt have enough "diversity"

As long as your colleagues WORK and are COMPETENT, provide safe patient care, it shouldnt matter ONE bit otherwise you're being racist. (Think about it)

Your friend should be lucky to find a job. Let her at least attend orientation and than make up her mind how she sees fit. Not because of your "diversity" concerns.

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Omg OP there are more serious things in life and at work to worry about why a particular hospital x doesnt have enough "diversity"

As long as your colleagues WORK and are COMPETENT, provide safe patient care, it shouldnt matter ONE bit otherwise you're being racist. (Think about it)

Your friend should be lucky to find a job. Let her at least attend orientation and than make up her mind how she sees fit. Not because of your "diversity" concerns.

I didn't tell my friend anything, she called me with concerns about this issue. Just about everyone in this city notices the exact thing about this facility. I am not racist just because I prefer to work in a diverse work environment with people from many different backgrounds. Are you or any of the other previous people who posted racist because you don't care about diversity.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

No, we just understand priorities.

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I care. If I see that there is not a healthy mix I notice that right away. What I don't like is when an entire hospital is 80%+ nurses of the exact same racial/ethnic background. This is a very bad sign. This is a walk away from place. Also these facilities will have their CNAs 80%+ of a different but specific racial background.

It's like they looked at the two races for "traits" compatible with money making and so they hire them, just like slaves. Makes me sick for all parties.

Try working in an area where for a 150 mile radius 90% of the population is white. The staff- from drs to housekeeping, dietary, nursing...... will reflect that mostly.

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