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Alicia Swartz1, Denise Dawkins2, Claire Valderama-Wallace1
1Department of Nursing, California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California, USA.
Health Equity
|March 4, 2024
Summary
To achieve a diverse nursing workforce reflecting the U.S. population, nursing education programs must address structural inequities. Accreditation bodies should implement anti-racism measures, including holistic admissions, to ensure equitable student representation.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Nursing Education
- Health Equity
Background:
- Health professional organizations have long advocated for increased workforce and educational diversity.
- Persistent inequities in healthcare necessitate a nursing workforce composition congruent with the U.S. population.
- Structural inequities within nursing education programs are a primary barrier to addressing systemic racism in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the operationalization of anti-racism principles by nursing accreditation bodies.
- To promote improved diversity within the U.S. nursing workforce.
- To address barriers in nursing program admissions that limit student diversity.
Main Methods:
- This article presents a call to action for nursing accreditation bodies.
- It proposes the implementation of accountability structures for admissions.
- Recommends evidence-based holistic admission reviews and data analysis.
Main Results:
- The lack of nursing student diversity reflects significant barriers in program admissions.
- Current admission practices do not ensure diverse student cohorts across nursing programs.
- Failure to address educational inequity perpetuates healthcare disparities.
Conclusions:
- Nursing accreditation bodies must operationalize anti-racism to enhance workforce diversity.
- Holistic admission reviews and data analysis are crucial for ensuring diverse student populations.
- A diverse nursing workforce is essential for a healthcare system that reflects the U.S. population and addresses health inequities.
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