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Graduate education in oncology nursing for minorities
Arlene D Houldin1, Barbara Reville, Barbara A Boland
1Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Pennsylvaia School of Nursing, Philadelphia 19104-6096, USA. houldin@nursing.upenn.edu
Background:
Cancer statistics reveal disturbing morbidity and mortality rates among minorities, especially African Americans. A program to recruit and train minority nurses as Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses was developed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
Methods:
Since 1992, 30 African American, five Asian/Pacific Islander, and five Hispanic nurses have been supported during advanced oncology nursing study.
Results:
Graduates have assumed positions of clinical and academic leadership in oncology nursing.
Conclusions:
This project strengthened the ability of a graduate program in oncology nursing to respond to needs related to the education of minority students and to the care of minority populations with cancer.