[Heather P.]

Why is the nursing field dominated by black females in parts of the United States? I’ve heard it’s because 1) it’s very easy to get into and make a decent income, and 2) there’s self-gratification in knowing they are in control.

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Name : Heather P., Gender : F, City : Sterling Heights, State : MI, Country : United States, 

[Anne]

I think it would have something to do with a larger percentage of the population being black in those parts of the country. It’s easy to get in with a CNA, etc. but to move up and go to nursing school to get a degree is very rigorous.

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Name : Anne, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 22, City : Iowa City, State : IA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Rhonda-P-Outlaw28916]

From what I understand, it is anything BUT easy…not only is the training not easy, the job is not easy.

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Name : Rhonda-P-Outlaw28916, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Lutheran, Age : 43, City : Laurelton, State : NY, Country : United States, Occupation : Account Rep, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Ms-X]

I spent 4 days in a hospital that was staffed by about half blacks and hispanic, 1/4 Filipino/asain, and 1/4 white. All of the blacks and hispanics except one were nasty,uncaring and on a power trip. A car accident victim in the next room begged to be allowed to bathe. The black CNA told him was she too busy, then I saw her sitting outside talking on her cell phone less than 10 minutes later. The Filipino nurses were the best. Most of the white nurses were good. One was a little rude but sincerely apologized the following day.A hispanic CNA became angry when she was unable to draw blood from me, shaking and slapping my arm with an enraged look on her face, Ever since that hospital stay, I cannot stand to be around blacks or hispanics. You learn a lot about peoples true colors when you are weak and ill in a hospital bed. If blacks or hispanics ever move in next door to me, I will move. Do not judge me if you have not gone thru what I went thru.

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Name : Ms-X, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 25, City : no city, State : CT, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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