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Enhancing diversity in nursing: a partnership approach.
Gaurdia Banister1, Marion E Winfrey
1The Institute for Patient Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. gbanister@partners.org
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|February 25, 2012
Summary
Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in nursing despite increasing US diversity. A clinical leadership collaborative was developed to address diversity in nursing and overcome related barriers.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Diversity
- Nursing Profession Demographics
- Health Equity
Background:
- US population is becoming increasingly diverse, with minorities projected to become the majority.
- Minority groups remain significantly underrepresented in the nursing profession.
- Addressing this disparity is crucial for achieving health equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and outcomes of a clinical leadership collaborative focused on diversity in nursing.
- To highlight the benefits of such initiatives in promoting a more diverse nursing workforce.
- To identify strategies for overcoming barriers to diversity in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Development of a clinical leadership collaborative.
- Evaluation of the collaborative's outcomes and benefits.
- Identification and analysis of barriers to diversity in nursing.
Main Results:
- The collaborative demonstrated positive outcomes in addressing diversity.
- Specific benefits of the initiative were identified.
- Key strategies for overcoming existing barriers were elucidated.
Conclusions:
- Clinical leadership collaboratives are effective in promoting diversity in nursing.
- Addressing underrepresentation is essential for a representative healthcare workforce.
- Proactive strategies are needed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in nursing.
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