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Exploring diversity in nursing education: research findings
1University of North Alabama, Box 5231, Florence, Alabama 35632, USA. tcleonard@una.edu
Journal of Cultural Diversity
|July 22, 2006
Summary
US demographic shifts necessitate diversity in nursing education. While baccalaureate nursing schools are addressing diversity, the depth of their commitment requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Sociology
- Demographics
Background:
- Projected significant decrease in the non-Hispanic White population by 2060.
- Anticipated broad societal impacts of changing US demographics.
- The critical need for nursing curricula to incorporate diversity due to these demographic shifts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey nursing schools on their diversity initiatives.
- To assess the extent to which baccalaureate nursing programs are addressing diversity in their curricula.
Main Methods:
- A purposeful sample of 13 nursing schools was surveyed.
- Schools were selected from NLNAC-accredited institutions adhering to diversity mandates.
Main Results:
- Findings indicate that baccalaureate nursing schools are actively working to incorporate diversity.
- The study observed efforts by these institutions to address diversity in their educational programs.
Conclusions:
- Baccalaureate nursing schools are making efforts to integrate diversity into their curricula.
- Further research is needed to determine if these diversity efforts are deeply embedded or superficial.