NR393 Week 7 Discussion: Valuing Diversity and Striving for Equality

 Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Select a nurse (past or present) representing a race, ethnicity, or gender different from your own and whose story and work you find inspiring. You may select notable historical figures from the Week 7 Canvas explore modules or choose a nurse outside the course content.

Step 2: After reflecting on your selected nurse’s story and professional contributions, answer the discussion prompts below.

Paragraph one: Consider the nurse you selected for this discussion. What do you find inspiring about the chosen nurse’s story and/or professional contributions?

Paragraph two: Powerful stories can motivate us to action, and often, small acts can create a big impact. What is one change you can make in your nursing practice to help create a more diverse and inclusive nursing culture?

Paragraph three: Think about the nursing profession 50 years from now. Regarding diversity and equal representation, what do you hope the profession looks like in the future, and what steps must be taken to get there?

References: Provide complete references for all citations.

SOLUTION:

Paragraph One

For this discussion, I chose Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American registered nurse in the United States. I find her story incredibly inspiring because of the resilience and determination she displayed during a time when both racial and gender discrimination were deeply rooted in American society. Despite these challenges, Mahoney graduated from the New England Hospital for Women and Children’s nursing program in 1879, becoming one of only four students to complete the rigorous training out of a class of 42 (Carnegie, 2019). Her success represented a………………………………………………….Get a complete solution at $ 4.99