Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion modules into a nursing trends and issues course: A quality improvement...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Equity

Background:

• The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) advocates for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) into nursing curricula.
• DEI in nursing education is crucial for preparing competent care providers for diverse populations and addressing health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To plan, implement, and evaluate DEI modules within a nursing trends and issues course.

Main Methods:

• A quality improvement project utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle as a framework.
• Implementation and evaluation of DEI-focused educational modules for nursing students.

Main Results:

• Students reported strong agreement that DEI modules positively impacted their learning.
• Nursing faculty identified the need for further revisions to DEI modules to address learning gaps across cohorts.

Conclusions:

• Integrating DEI into nursing curricula requires structured strategies and effective interventions.
• Addressing faculty experience gaps in DEI is essential for successful student learning and curriculum development.