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Summary
Community nurses face racial harassment but lack resources. A new training initiative offers support and positive strategies for nurses experiencing or witnessing harassment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Community nurses encounter racial harassment in their practice.
- Limited access to resources and information on managing harassment exists for these professionals.
- Existing support systems may not adequately address the unique challenges faced by community nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a training initiative designed for community nurses.
- To provide information on positive approaches to combat racial harassment.
- To address the need for enhanced support for community nurses experiencing or witnessing harassment.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a targeted training program for community nurses.
- Focus on equipping nurses with strategies to manage and respond to racial harassment.
- Support provided through a local trust initiative.
Main Results:
- The training initiative was successfully implemented.
- Nurses gained knowledge and skills in addressing racial harassment.
- Increased awareness of available support mechanisms for community nurses.
Conclusions:
- Training initiatives are crucial for supporting community nurses.
- Empowering nurses with positive strategies can combat racial harassment effectively.
- Further development of resources is needed to support community nurses facing discrimination.