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
Karen Salasblancas
Karen Salasblancas attends the Chamberlain College of Nursing. Although she grew up in Chicago, Illinois, she was born in Honduras. Karen immigrated from her native country at a very young age and has always aspired to become a nurse. The hardships that Karen endured provide her with unique insight and empathy toward suffering patients. She knows the field of nursing is her calling to help and take care of people. Karen wants others to know that it is possible to become a nurse if you are committed, organized and able to develop efficient study skills.
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.