Looking for fellow black nurses!

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I am looking for other black nurses (actually minority nurses) to communicate and network with. Although I come from an area with a pretty even mix of races in the nursing field there are very few other black nurses, I have dealt with many unique experiences and I would like to hear what others are going through, triumphs, successes, let downs, failures......I have looked everywhere and I can not find any group to fill this need. This is the largest nursing network on the web right now so I know that we are here!

Did you say 93 year old dementia patient? DEMENTIA........

Please lighten up...This was a cute story and not meant to be taken seriously.:cool::cool:

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hello everyone!!! i am an a.a lpn who just wanted to stop in and introduce myself to everyone. i think this is a wonderful idea and would love to be a part of it. stay blessed!!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

Very interesting, thanks. I love how all the survey's are always _________(not of Hispanic origin) or (non Hispanic) always makes me feel like if you are any part Hispanic that is your only identity.

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Specializes in Ortho and Tele med/surg.
I'm a white nurse but I'm interested to see how is the sitution for the black nurses out there in nursing world? Do you face additional hardships due to your different racial background?

When I was still in nursing school, I did and externship and the experience was so awful, I decided not work on the unit even though job would have been mine after graduation. Racism is an ugly thing and when it's happening to you, it hurts. I'm fine now, but I used to cry about it. I just could not believe the way they were treating me.

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Specializes in Home Care, Wound Care, LTC, Mom-baby.

Hi everyone

I've been a nurse for over 23 years. I remember my first job was in LTC. I was pulled to another unit and as I was walking into the office to relieve the previous 7-3 nurse, she took one look at me and "Oh, all the girls sit out there" and pointed to where the CNA's were sitting. Imagine the look on her face when I told her I was her 3-11p relief charge nurse! It was priceless-still makes me chuckle!

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Hello I am not a nurse yet...still have one more pre-req to go but I notice while taking my pre-reqs there were only a few AA.

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Hello, I'm a 2nd semester nursing student from Chicago...Happy Holidays

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Specializes in Med Surg; OB.

Hello fellow Black nurses. I would love to network and interact with you all. I work in a pretty diverse organization but I am often seeing less people of color in nursing schools or being hired on the units (from what I see from the student nurse rotations). Yes I too have been mistaken for being the aide. Not saying anything is wrong with being an aide (I hate that word) I worked as a PCT for10yrs so I know the deal! Just saying hello and hope to hear from some of you. Take care.

Blaquediamondz RN,BSN

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I am a white nurse but was just wanting to share my views as well if that is OK. I was unaware that African American nurses were having any problems? Guess I'm just oblivious or am not experiencing it myself. When I see a black nurse it's the same as a white, hispanic, or Filipino nurse, etc. It makes no difference what the color of ones skin is. It's what's in their hearts and how much knowledge they have...that's what I respect. I'm sorry that you are having a difficult time. :o

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Specializes in LTC.
I am a white nurse but was just wanting to share my views as well if that is OK. I was unaware that African American nurses were having any problems? Guess I'm just oblivious or am not experiencing it myself. When I see a black nurse it's the same as a white, hispanic, or Filipino nurse, etc. It makes no difference what the color of ones skin is. It's what's in their hearts and how much knowledge they have...that's what I respect. I'm sorry that you are having a difficult time. :o

I was thinking the same thing. In my area, I am the minority. In my class of 30 there are three caucasian people. I dont understand why there is such a rift and need to separate. I know I am going to get SLAMED for this one but really? In my class, we are a family... not black, white, blue, pink, or brown. When we separate ourselves and push others out, that is when we create racism in our generation. We are ALL nurses or trying to achieve that name. I am not a white nursing student, my best friend in class is not a latino nursing student... we are all students trying to reach ONE goal. When we introduce ourselves, we do not say "Hi, My name is Jennifer and I will be your white/black/latino/etc nurse today". We have to all stick together and be one group. Until that happens, there will always be hate and I for one am tired of it.

I will say one more thing, what would happen if I started a thread that was "Looking for fellow white nurses!". What if I put down posts that were not of my view? I know I am already going to get hated on for this but I had to say it. I am tired of people separating themselves. If you try to tell me that I have never felt the anguish of ethnic hate, believe me I have. Like I already said, I am a minority in this town. But I am not going to look for other white people to congregate with so that I feel more secure in my skin. I will keep trucking on as a person not as a skin.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I'm another black nurse that you can add to this ongoing list. I'm an LVN with 4 years of experience who will complete an LPN-to-RN transition program in a couple of months.

My experiences have been varied. I, too, have been mistaken for the aide, housekeeper, or other positions that require less education and formal training. However, I try to look at the positive aspect of every situation to refrain from becoming depressed.

I have felt a range of emotions such as joy and pain. I have bonded with patients, while I think of other patients as pains in the rear end. Overall, nursing has taken me for a ride on the wild side.

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