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
Brenda Pacheco
Brenda Pacheco, a Chicago native, received her bachelor’s degree in biology from DePaul University. She is currently enrolled in DePaul’s master's program in science. She has yet to decide what area of nursing she will pursue, but the different career possibilities excite her. Brenda’s parents have been a source of inspiration and support for her. She still recalls her mother asking her, “Are you hungry mija?” It’s both small caring moments like these and her family’s support that have made Brenda successful in nursing.
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.
