"In order for [nursing students] to understand their own biases and how they might interfere with the care they provide, they have to understand themselves." — Dianna Tabern, dean and director of nursing, Hondros College of Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, is educating and equipping their students "to be the change they wish to see" in their communities by focusing on social justice wherever there is a need.

In our lead story this week, I talked to Dianna Tabern, dean and director of nursing, about why social justice instruction to provide the best healthcare to everyone is becoming front and center at Hondros.

Why Hondros College of Nursing is Prioritizing Social Justice in its Classrooms

Hondros recently expanded its education efforts beyond the classroom to host an entire week devoted to social justice at all its seven campuses.

Emergency Nurse Association Launches ENA University

The new online center of excellence provides education courses and career development opportunities.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Nurses Get a New Tech Tool to Support Their Mental Wellness

The new software program will help fend off nurse burnout with evidence-based, self-directed tools.

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Hot Spots Where COVID Vaccination Lags Push Experimental Antibody Treatment

Thousands of people have rushed to receive infusions of powerful antibody cocktails shown to reduce hospitalizations by 70% when given promptly to high-risk patients.

Medicaid Vaccination Rates Founder as States Struggle to Immunize Their Poorest Residents

The problems reflect the decentralized nature of the health program, funded largely by the federal government but managed by the states.

Rural Healthcare Is 'Personal' Says Departing Margaret Mary Health CEO

Tim Putnam, DHA, MBA, shares details about his career experiences, working on the Biden-Harris Administration COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, and his thoughts on rural healthcare and lessons learned, as he departs from his current role.

Must Reads

Part of Ochsner Kenner roof torn off while workers sheltered in hallway, nurse says— WDSU
High demand for nurses is reshaping how they’re trained and recruited — Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Men are becoming nurses more than ever before, despite the pandemic — CBS8
'A bidding war': Kansas, Missouri hospitals fighting for travel nurses as beds fill up — The Kansas City Star
'I have zipped up too many body bags,' Oklahoma nurses begging people to get vaccinated as the ICU fills up with COVID patients — Oklahoma's News 4
'I think we already broke': Mississippi's nurses are resigning to protect themselves from Covid-19 burnout — CNN

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor