Walking the Red Carpet: A Multicultural Association of Nursing Students Promotes Diversity in an Urban University's
1About the Authors David Mark Foley, PhD, RN-BC, MPA, is an assistant professor, Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio. Rebecca Konn, BSN, RN, a staff nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, is a student in the Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program. For more information, contact Dr. Foley at dmf106@case.edu.
Abstract:
In order to graduate diverse groups of students who more accurately mirror the US population, schools of nursing must take steps to promote the success of ethnic minorities, men, and those with limited English proficiency. Accordingly, a large urban school of nursing piloted a series of carefully orchestrated "red carpet" events to welcome first-year students in the most inclusive and affirming manner possible. These social gatherings provided valuable opportunities for students to increase their social capital by networking with peers, recent alumni, and established professionals, all of whom shared valuable strategies for success.
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