Hispanics in Nursing The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) is profiling Hispanic nurses in a new radio campaign -- Carreras en Enfermería / Hispanics in Nursing -- to spark the interest of persons looking for rewarding and fulfilling career opportunities to grow professionally as a nurse.
Featured Role Model
Marjorie Vasquez
Marjorie Vasquez is from Los Angeles and loves the adrenaline rush that comes with a career in nursing. Nursing might not be a fit for everyone, but she loves the opportunity to help patients and figure out how to make a situation better for them and their families. Marjorie cites her mother as her role model and the person that opened the door to nursing. Her mother was a caregiver to older patients and Marjorie often accompanied her to the hospital where she saw nurses in action.
Out of the 3,000,000 registered nurses in the U.S., Hispanics represent only 3.6% even though Hispanics make up 17% of the U.S. population. Many Hispanic students and parents are not aware of the multiple opportunities that exist in the nursing fields.
