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Racial implicit bias: Perspectives of nursing students
Shirley Etienne1, Lisa Scandale Lewis2
1Department of Nursing, Elon University, Gerlad Francis Center, 762 East Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC 27244, United States of America.
Nursing students recognize racial implicit bias (RIB) impacts patient care, even if unintentional. Addressing RIB in nursing education is crucial to combat health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Disparities
- Implicit Bias Research
Background:
- Racial implicit bias (RIB) is a known contributor to healthcare disparities.
- Limited research exists on nursing students' experiences with RIB.
- Understanding student perspectives is vital for addressing bias in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe pre-licensure nursing students' perspectives on racial implicit bias.
- To explore the impact of RIB on patient care from a student viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive methodology was employed.
- Focus groups were utilized to gather student perspectives.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: RIB's unintentional nature does not excuse harm, the dichotomy of 'bad' versus 'good' nurses, and the unacceptability of biased practices.
- Students perceive RIB as a significant issue affecting patient care.
Conclusions:
- Addressing racial implicit bias in nursing education is essential.
- Interventions are needed to equip future nurses to provide equitable patient care.
- Mitigating RIB can help reduce healthcare disparities.
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