Posted on Sep 27, 2023
A history of nurses: They once had the respect they're now trying to win
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"We've lost the idea of nurses as experts," says author Sarah DiGregorio. "We've lost the idea of nurses as authority figures."
It's a topic she takes on in her new book: Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and its Power to Change the World.
As nurses today fight for better pay and more respect for their work, DiGregorio points out that centuries ago, they were regarded as an integral part of the health-care system in many civilizations, revered for their knowledge and skills in healing the sick, dating back to ancient times in India and the Islamic world.
"We've lost the idea of nurses as experts," says author Sarah DiGregorio. "We've lost the idea of nurses as authority figures."
It's a topic she takes on in her new book: Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and its Power to Change the World.
As nurses today fight for better pay and more respect for their work, DiGregorio points out that centuries ago, they were regarded as an integral part of the health-care system in many civilizations, revered for their knowledge and skills in healing the sick, dating back to ancient times in India and the Islamic world.
A history of nurses: They once had the respect they're now trying to win
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I am privileged to work with some truly amazing nurses. They epitomize the positives the profession strives to present.
And then there are that select few..... hoo boy..... *shakes head in bewilderment*
And then there are that select few..... hoo boy..... *shakes head in bewilderment*
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."century later, racial disparities persist in nursing. Nursing is disproportionately white in the United States, DiGregorio says. "It's like 81% white."
And racial discrimination remains a problem. A 2021 study found that 92% of Black nurses, 73% of Asian nurses and 69% of Hispanic nurses have faced racism from colleagues and patients, and it's a major factor for non-white nurses wanting to leave their jobs."..
..."century later, racial disparities persist in nursing. Nursing is disproportionately white in the United States, DiGregorio says. "It's like 81% white."
And racial discrimination remains a problem. A 2021 study found that 92% of Black nurses, 73% of Asian nurses and 69% of Hispanic nurses have faced racism from colleagues and patients, and it's a major factor for non-white nurses wanting to leave their jobs."..
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