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Yes, I think going to inferior schools, with only a few caring teachers, which pushed you to rise above your background will handicap most minorities. I am surprised that there are still black students that are brave enough to fight through and still go to these institutions of higher learning. I was told at work why did you get a Masters in nursing, you do not need it. You make money. The trap theory’. I am only good for the bedside. There are a lot of ambitious and well deserving black folk out there that just need a little recognition. Cronyism and bias is still holding us back. Yes affirmative action is needed.

I have been in nursing for 35 years and have seen it all, but lately its getting worse, probably because of the fight for better jobs for the Baby Boomers is occurring. I also recently transferred to a smaller unit, (PACU). Competition? I have had nurses make monkey noises to me in Hallways, I have been told in meetings why would a person stay in job when they are not wanted. I have been told racist jokes about Masters degrees and slaves. I have been ostracized, and when I apply for other positions, I am not even given the chance to interview. I am sadden by all this because how can they take care of minority patient with this unconscious bias. This is not just me other nurses tell me its rampant behavior, especially with nurses like us with higher degrees.