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What works in promoting and maintaining diversity in nursing programs
1School of Nursing, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Nursing Forum
|January 25, 2018
Summary
Diverse nursing programs attract and retain minority students through accessible education and financial aid. Faculty commitment is crucial for sustained diversity and inclusive nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Workforce Diversity
- Minority Student Recruitment
Background:
- Culturally competent registered nurses (RNs) improve healthcare for minority patients.
- Lack of diversity in nursing education limits RN workforce diversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore faculty perceptions on attracting and retaining diverse nursing students.
- Identify factors influencing minority student enrollment in nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Analysis of university websites for diversity indicators.
- Semistructured interviews with nursing faculty at three universities.
Main Results:
- Attraction factors: college location, online courses, outreach, diverse faculty/students, accessible faculty, financial aid, low costs.
- Retention barriers: high costs, poor academic preparation, institutional bias, competition, admissions policies, limited leadership diversity.
Conclusions:
- Sustained faculty effort is essential for creating inclusive nursing programs.
- Programs must adapt to meet the needs of minority nursing students.
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