In Dean Catherine Vincent's pediatric pathophysiology course, all of her white middle-class students did exceptionally well but a Mexican-American student in her class failed miserably. What was the reason for the minority student's failure? Could it be mere coincidence? It would not be the first time in history that a teacher handed out grades according to his/her racist beliefs. "Studies have reported faculty bias toward minority students in grading papers, judging clinical performance, and assessing written examinations" (Villarruel, Canales, & Torres, 2001). "Nurse educators need to acknowledge that, with a few exceptions, racism is endemic in our programs" (Barbee & Gibson, 2001).
What can be done when the faculty at Oakland University sides with Dean Vincent? Isn't it convenient that her exams are graded by hand affording her the opportunity to grade exams in any manner she pleases including racist ones?
Whites make up 86% of the registered nurse population. Despite the dramatic increase of Hispanics in the U.S., there has been no significant increase in the number of Hispanic nurses. I wonder what's keeping Hispanics out of nursing?
ACK! How bizarre to speak (type) to someone soooo far away, and they mention something so familar to you! We order from Jing Chuan at work on really busy weekends! Yuuuuuuummmm!
Heather
I am so jealous.
That's a MUST on my list of things to do when visiting my parents.
1. Jing Chuan
2. Steak & Shake - gotta have a shake!!
Not that my life revolves around food, but they just don't have good stuff like that here!
LasVegas...I luuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvv me some Steak and Shake! Hmmmmmm...delicious! I think there is one in Virginia Beach that I went to and went to and went to.... You know that seafood diet everybody loves..."see food" and eat it. :chuckle
Sharon, you are soooooooooooo right about all FIVE points...now explain to me what a Darrin switch is, pleezzzz. Thanks! :)
We've discussed points 1, 2, 3 here on Allnurses, but we have yet to start a thread on points 4 and 5...new thread anyone????
Renee, the Darrin switch refers to that old show Bewitched, when poor Dick York got addicted to pain-killers and had to quit the show then they switched Darrins on us and tried to pretend like it was nothing. Well some of us never got over it!:chuckle
Renee, the Darrin switch refers to that old show Bewitched, when poor Dick York got addicted to pain-killers and had to quit the show then they switched Darrins on us and tried to pretend like it was nothing. Well some of us never got over it!:chuckle
Darn it! I loved Bewitched! Even I don't remember the switch, but then I don't usually remember much of anything when it comes to television shows. As long as the character can make me laugh, he/she is alright with me. If I could only wiggle my nose and make things happen...what a life I would live!
Actually, Renee that could be a funny post: issues that will never be resolved like Coke v. Pepsi, and other Issues That Are Tearing Our Country Apart, Lol.
Actually, Renee that could be a funny post: issues that will never be resolved like Coke v. Pepsi, and other Issues That Are Tearing Our Country Apart, Lol.
Hey Sharon...you post it, and they'll come... :chuckle I'll be there in a New York minute myself. Sounds like a winner to me! :)
Another old issue that we could talk about on that thread is Gain vs. "that other leading detergent". :chuckle I've used Gain for years, so I want my GAIN commercial, too! :chuckle
Manuel...we're just makin' light with one another here. Hope you don't mind. BTW, how are you doing today? We all really and truly do care about you and want so much to help make you feel better. :kiss and ((((hugs Manuel)))) :)
apparently, medical students today still seem to think that nurses, of all educational levels, are :angryfire inferior to the intellect of mds or dos. apparently, these students are being taught this by their instructors....check out one of their forum topic: crna making 120000 to 180000 at student doctor.net http://forums.studentdoctor.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001987;p=
you'll soon see that forum turn from one of how much a crna earns to one of crnas vs. mdas & how we nurses are practicing medicine without the "proper" education & skills as they get in medical school.
but geezzz, if you look at it, doesn't this arguement sound familiar to that of #2 & #3....just depend on which side of the tracks one's on i guess .
:chair: sorry for getting the topic off track...just thought i'll add to sharon's list of vs. sorry if i piss anyone off
You didn't offend me...but did shed some light as to what some of this is really all about. Class wars! So it seems...the dicussion about what level of education is best...never ends.. Oooh well. Thanks for sharing..:)
Phd for entry level...............................for EVERYTHING!
There, that should about do it. Undergraduate degrees are now what they are called and a masters is just some pre-reqs to clean up before you really learn how to B.S. a term paper!:chuckle
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Oooh well. Thanks for sharing..:)
LasVegasRN
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I am so jealous.
That's a MUST on my list of things to do when visiting my parents.
1. Jing Chuan
2. Steak & Shake - gotta have a shake!!
Not that my life revolves around food, but they just don't have good stuff like that here!
Darn it, now my stomach is growling.