Whah has other people’s experiences been working as a black nurse in Des Moines, Iowa?

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it hasn't always been easy but overall I've been okay working here. Any specific concerns?

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Personally myself, I experienced a lot racism working there especially in the hospitals

I used to live there actually. I had a very pleasant experience. I was not the only black nurse and nobody acted like I was any different than they are.

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My experience was very different, I was the only black nurse on my unit and I was treated terribly

People will say things like, "He/She is really smart" or "a great nurse for a black person." I've heard it a lot, and it's absurd how people believe it's alright to say that.

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