Inaugural Post: Teachers of ExcellenceGuardian of the Discipline Lucinda Canty It is an honor to feature my former professor and colleague Dr. Lucinda Canty PhD, CNM, FAAN, FACNM, FADLN as the inaugrural entry in the new Nursology.net "Teacher of Excellence" gallery, and also for inclusion in the "Guardian of the Discipline" gallery. In my undergraduate … Continue reading Dr Lucinda Canty – Teacher of Excellence
Author: Danielle Brochu
From Scrubs to Sustainability: Nurses as Environmental Advocates
Contributor: Danielle BrochuNursology.net intern (2024-2025)Nursing Supervisor, Hartford Hospital It’s no secret that climate change secondary to worldwide industrialization has rapidly caused an increase in natural disasters as well as a higher potential for negative health outcomes. Issues with climate change and environmental hazards have both direct and indirect impacts on individuals and communities: People living … Continue reading From Scrubs to Sustainability: Nurses as Environmental Advocates
Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: What’s the Difference?
Danielle Brochu With the increasing spotlight on the demand for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through the healthcare industry and beyond, nurses will likely encounter ideologies and perspectives that may be unfamiliar to them in the context of their work. A common concept, albeit one that is waning in popularity, is cultural competence, … Continue reading Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: What’s the Difference?
5 Ways to Support Diverse Clinical Groups
Guest Contributor: Danielle Brochu Growing up in a community where there were two students of color in a high school of about 500 students total, moving away to university was an eye-opening experience for me, especially in regard to diversity. Even in my undergraduate years, the nursing student body was composed of about 90% young … Continue reading 5 Ways to Support Diverse Clinical Groups