These factors may drive disparities in care for Black patients with multiple myeloma. A new study shows why it's important for nurses to be aware of how social determinants of health affect medication adherence. It's important for nurses to recognize opportunities to address racial disparities in hospice use and access. Clinical trial knowledge is related to the likelihood of participation. The study results underscore the importance of equitable treatment access for all patients. New research shows there is increasing racial disparity in treatment utilization over time among patients with MM. A new study shows why it’s critical for nurses to be aware of how social determinants of health affect patients with MM. A team developed a community-wide MM screening program for those who are Black and 50 years of age or older. The researchers identified two significant factors: burnout or emotional exhaustion (22%) and insufficient staffing (18%). The racial and ethnic composition of the students and faculty are not representative of the newborns admitted to US NICUs. A nursing summit addressed disparities in sexual gender minorities. An analysis of state-by-state pay rates between agency and full-time staff nurses reveals a large pay gap. Latanya Weston, Nurse Practitioner at Somatus, outlines the concept of patient-first care and its impact on racial equity. People of African Nova Scotian descent are a culturally distinct group that experiences many health disparities. Black perinatal health care workers are part of a tradition of Black people fighting for the well-being of Black communities. School nurses in Delaware piloted a program to introduce middle school students to a career in nursing. A notable percentage of health care workers in the UK are Black and Minority Ethnic (BME). Natalie Ferguson, Ph.D., is the Assistant Director of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) treatment expenditures may triple to $45 billion by 2040. Nurses who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaska Native reported low levels of satisfaction with their salary.