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National nursing group apologizes for intentional exclusion of Black nurses

By 13WMAZ  
   August 17, 2022

Back in 1916, the American Nurses Association (ANA) "purposefully, systemically and systematically excluded Black nurses." Now, more than a century later, the ANA wants to hold themselves accountable and seek forgiveness.

Chief Nursing Officer Shellisa Houston Martin with Houston Medical Center says apologizing is good, but it may not be enough. 

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