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question of the day? When filling out applications why is the questioned asked how would you descibe your self white, black etc?

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I really do not believe the question has to do with affirmitive action or company diversity. I believe this is away of weeding out the black nurse population. I'm tempted not to say or lie because I feel they won't hire you in management position because your black. This is a touchy situation but living in Ohio it is very hard because the hospitals tend to hire or choose  those of another color except black

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Some things dont change I apply to a Nursning School St Vincent In New York City(Hospital now closed) 37years old passed thier exam but didn't send in my picture. many calls were made to me We want you .please send i your picture.Well I did ,next call was we don't think you can handle our Nursing program. So I graduated form a Jewish Nursing School.

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grandma795, cocoa42,  Thank you for your comments on the forum.. Teresa