Strategies to address structural and institutional barriers to success among students of color in nursing programs.
J Prof Nurs
; 40: 96-104, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1773708
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disparities experienced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in infections, hospitalizations, and deaths associated with the Coronavirus have underscored the imperative to increase the size and diversity of the healthcare workforce, including nursing. Academically focused pipeline development programs have led to some advances in minority recruitment and retention; however, emerging research highlights the importance of extra-academic factors that reduce the sense of belonging and persistence among underrepresented and minority students. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and activities of a college of nursing located in a minority-serving institution. Here, we emphasize the description of a range of activities aimed at meeting our diversity goals. Further, we highlight the actions initiated in response to emergent "extra-academic" student needs over the past year related to the COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality. The strategies described have implications for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion among higher education institutions in nursing.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Nursing
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Prof Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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