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A Mixed Method Study of Nursing Students' Experiences of Discrimination Within Their Programs
Shivinder Dhari1, Allie Slemon2, Ingrid Handlovsky2
1School of Nursing, Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 21, 2025
Summary
Most nursing students (79.2%) report experiencing discrimination, including racism and homophobia, in classroom and clinical settings. Addressing this requires education for nurse educators and staff to promote social justice in nursing programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Social Justice in Healthcare
- Student Well-being
Background:
- The nursing profession is committed to social justice and addressing discrimination.
- However, nursing students themselves experience significant stigma and discrimination within their educational programs.
- This study investigates these experiences across various educational contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' lived experiences and perceptions of discrimination.
- To examine discrimination in classroom, clinical, and institutional policy contexts.
- To identify student-recommended priorities for combating discrimination in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed-methods design.
- Surveys administered to nursing students.
- Individual interviews conducted with nursing students.
Main Results:
- 79.2% of nursing students reported experiencing discrimination based on racism, homophobia, transphobia, and mental health stigma.
- Discrimination occurred in clinical settings (from nurses, patients, educators) and academic settings (from educators, peers, policies).
- Students perceive discrimination as a major issue and have identified priorities for its resolution.
Conclusions:
- Despite the nursing profession's dedication to social justice, nursing students face substantial discrimination.
- Discrimination impacts students across clinical, classroom, and program environments.
- Student-identified priorities emphasize education for faculty and staff as a key strategy to address discrimination.
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