Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

• Meet APANSA, the Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association
  May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, members of the the School of Nursing Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association (APANSA) shared why they’re proud of their heritage and why it is important to understand other cultures. Kara Suarez APANSA President, MSN (Entry Into Nursing) Student In light of AAPI Heritage… The post Meet APANSA, the Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• The Resilient Nurse, Episode 12: Slow Talk
  In this episode, Dr. Cynda Rushton and guest, Lucas Welch, discuss the Slow Talk platform. Slow Talk is a place for front-line workers to engage with peers in candid real-time conversations about vital topics that need to be discussed openly & safely. The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 12: Slow Talk appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Resilient Roots: Indigenous Health Equity
  Join us for this episode of Aging Fast & Slow as we explore the structural resilience of Indigenous Peoples amidst systemic inequities. Dr. Allison Kelliher, Associate Faculty for Indigenous Knowledge and Practice Systems at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, sheds light on pathways to positive change and health equity. With her unique background as an… The post Resilient Roots: Indigenous Health Equity appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Birth Companions Talk Doulas and Maternal Health with Mayor Brandon Scott
  Recently, Birth Companions community outreach leaders Izzey Chapman, Katharine Peterson, and Lexy Olson presented their program at Kick It with the Candidates, an event that hosted by the Baltimore Urban League, Baltimore NAACP, Zeta Phi Beta, to introduce the community to candidates running for mayor in Baltimore. They connected with Mayor Brandon Scott and candidates… The post Birth Companions Talk Doulas and Maternal Health with Mayor Brandon Scott appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Episode 36: Improving Black Maternal Health Outcomes
  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Noelene K. Jeffers, Assistant Professor and Certified Nurse Midwife, to discuss her work addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Dr. Jeffers examines the structural and social determinants of Black maternal and perinatal health and currently leads studies to integrate community-based doulas into the health care setting. The post Episode 36: Improving Black Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Earth Day: An Opportunity to Address the Environmental Injustice of Plastic Pollution
  It’s time for all of us to address this environmental injustice. Cecília Tomori, PhD, MA An overwhelming body of research highlights the pervasive harms of plastic pollution in our environment and health. Manufacturers make plastics from fossil fuels. A new report from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory states that plastic production generates four times the polluting greenhouse… The post Earth Day: An Opportunity to Address the Environmental Injustice of Plastic Pollution appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• BMORE Prepared to Move to Baltimore
  Welcome to Baltimore! Baltimore is an exciting city with exactly 278 unique and different neighborhoods.  The city has held many nicknames throughout the years, including Charm City, the City that Reads, the Monumental City, and the City that Believes. Baltimore is known for its seafood, most famously for the blue crab sandwich, crab cakes, and… The post BMORE Prepared to Move to Baltimore appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Forging Policy: How Can Doulas Improve Black Maternal Health?
  It is not a new concept to have someone support women and birthing people during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doulas, or labor birth companions, typically women, have been an integral part of childbearing throughout history; they provide information, patient advocacy, and physical support. Doulas increase a person’s satisfaction with the birthing experience, raise the likelihood… The post Forging Policy: How Can Doulas Improve Black Maternal Health? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• No. 1 Rankings for the School of Nursing and a Pipeline to the “Best Jobs”
  According to U.S. News and World Report 2024 rankings, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No.1 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program No. 1 nursing master’s program (tied). This is the third year in a row that our DNP program received the top ranking, and the master’s program continues to be among the top programs… The post No. 1 Rankings for the School of Nursing and a Pipeline to the “Best Jobs” appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
• Global Service Learning: Guatemala
  Through the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Center for Global Initiatives, students have the opportunity to participate in global service learning trips. A recent cohort traveled to Guatemala to complete several public health nursing projects. These students share their firsthand experiences and takeaways from their time in Guatemala. Christian Jenkins Our adventure began in Guatemala… The post Global Service Learning: Guatemala appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.