Bowie21

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1. Racism in Nursing

   Bowie21 replied to eastcoastrn586's topic in Relations

   People of color cannot be racist. Race is a construct created by white people. There's a difference between racism and prejudice. There are some great resources to learn more about how race and racism impact all of us, including white people, such as...

2. Nursing@Simmons FNP March 2018

   Bowie21 replied to P_Funk's topic in NP Students

   Hi there! I just was accepted into the March 2018 cohort. Does Simmons have a good reputation for online education from what you've seen? I'm trying to talk to some current students about their perspective on the program before I make the decision to...

3. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

   Bowie21 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

   I am a needle exchange nurse, HIV/AIDs certified RN and am a strong supporter of harm reduction for injection drug users. There are nursing organizations in Canada and Europe who have been running needle exchanges and injection sites for many years. ...

4. DC/ Baltimore Needle Exchange Nurses?

   Bowie21 replied to Bowie21's topic in Addictions

   Thanks folks. I volunteer at a needle exchange where I live now. My partner's job is relocating us to the DC/ Baltimore area so no Colorado for us. Thanks for the NASEN listing. I'll start there. Do either of you follow any of the Canadian nurse-lead...

5. DC/ Baltimore Needle Exchange Nurses?

   Bowie21 posted a topic in Addictions

   Hi there! I'm relocating to the DC/Baltimore area and looking for any suggestions on public health nursing/ community health nursing programs that utilize needle exchange programs. Does anyone have any suggestions/ links? Please let me know if you kn...

6. Syringe/needle exchange

   Bowie21 replied to SiwanRN's topic in Addictions

   This is my dream job! SiwanRN, I've been volunteering at a needle exchange in the south for a few years. I'm about ready to finish my accelerated BSN and am finding it really difficult to find public health jobs down here. Am probably relocating up t...

7. Fellowships for LGBT-Focused Community Health Nursing

   Bowie21 replied to Bowie21's topic in Career Support

   Hi Rose_Queen. Thanks for your response. I think Fenway Health is great. Their publications are very useful for national stats on LGBT health outcomes. I'll check out the Mazzoni Center in Philly. San Fransisco has some great options associated with ...

8. Fellowships for LGBT-Focused Community Health Nursing

   Bowie21 replied to Bowie21's topic in Career Support

   Hi there HouTx! Thanks so much for your response. I recognize it is sort of a niche question, and didn't have any expectations about replies. So, LGBT health is an exciting and expanding area of research interest at a number of universities (Duke, ...

9. Fellowships for LGBT-Focused Community Health Nursing

   Bowie21 posted a topic in Career Support

   I am currently in an accelerated BSN program and hope to pursue community or public health nursing after graduation. I previously worked in public health as an educator (primarily with injection drug users, the HIV+ population, and the LGBT community...

10. LSU CARE 2015

    Bowie21 replied to Nolabulldog28's topic in Louisiana

    I had my interview this week. Everyone is super friendly. I felt totally comfortable. I wonder when we will hear back. Anyone know when letters might go out?

11. LSU CARE 2015

    Bowie21 replied to Nolabulldog28's topic in Louisiana

    Just got an email this morning asking for an interview. Whew. Hang in there. I think they are sending out the interview invites one by one.