Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.
The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
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Congratulations to former MFP Director Dr. Faye Gary, who will be receiving the Living Legend Award during the American Academy of Nursing’s upcoming conference. Your steadfast commitment to psychiatric nursing, and various contributions in improving health policy, promoting social justice, and advancing health equity have created a lasting impact and continue to inspire us all.
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A huge congratulations to MFP/ANA alumna Cheryl Woods Giscombe on her induction into the National Academy of Medicine! Your outstanding contributions to the field of healthcare continue to inspire us all. This prestigious honor is a testament to your dedication and impact.
Congratulations to Dr. Austin Nation, MFP/ANA alumnus, on passing the examination for board certification as a Nurse Executive! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. We're so proud of your accomplishment and excited to see the impact you'll continue to make in nursing leadership!
Congratulations to MFP/ANA National Advisory Committee Vice Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Fildes, on being selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster!
Dr. Fildes was recommended by the Peer Review Panel for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of three years on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning.
The Roster tenure officially begins on 10/18/2024 and will end on 10/18/2027. As a candidate on the Fulbright Specialist Roster, Dr. Fildes is now eligible to be matched with projects designed by host institutions in over 150 countries globally
This is a fantastic achievement, and we congratulate you again on this prestigious recognition.
In this episode of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! host Indrias Kassaye welcomes Rashida Charles, PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and doctoral fellow in the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. Rashida shares her journey from a first-generation Haitian-American background to her role as a trailblazing nurse scientist, shedding light on how her community roots and lived experiences shape her passion for health equity, particularly for Black men and marginalized groups.
Rashida opens up about her unique path to psychiatric nursing—a field she chose after witnessing health disparities firsthand as an AmeriCorps health coach. From her early aspirations to become a doctor to finding her calling in nursing, Rashida emphasizes the impact of her Haitian heritage and the struggles she faced as a first-generation college student. She dives deep into her research on the links between mental and physical health, especially how societal issues like racism and systemic inequalities lead to adverse health outcomes in communities of color.
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Listen now (opens new window) to the entire podcast episode and earn FREE CNE credits!
Visit emfp.org (opens new window) to learn more about the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association.
