Nurse Educators' Perspectives on Implementing Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive Nursing Education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion

Background:

• Nurse educators require training in culturally sensitive and inclusive nursing education (CSINE) to effectively teach diverse student populations.
• Understanding nurse educators' perceptions is vital for the successful implementation of CSINE.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore associate degree nurse educators' perceptions regarding the implementation of culturally sensitive and inclusive nursing education (CSINE).

Main Methods:

• A descriptive exploratory study design was employed.
• Associate degree nurse educators completed open-ended surveys and participated in follow-up interviews.
• Dichotomous response questions facilitated self-reflection among participants.

Main Results:

• Four primary categories emerged: personalizing approaches, considering resources, promoting broad cultural diversity, and utilizing active teaching strategies.
• Participants reported initial benefits and outcomes from CSINE.
• Educators expressed a need for further education on CSINE.

Conclusions:

• Implementing CSINE is an essential and continuous learning process for nurse educators.
• Identified categories offer guidance for developing and sharing CSINE resources.
• Effective CSINE implementation can lead to improved outcomes for nursing students and patients.