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The Bridge Program: an overview

¹University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing 21201, USA.

The ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc

|January 1, 1997

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The Bridge Program supports underrepresented minority nursing students in leadership development. This initiative aims to increase diversity in graduate nursing education by providing essential academic and research preparation.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Health Workforce Diversity
Leadership Development

Background:

Addressing the underrepresentation of minority nurses in leadership roles is crucial for diverse healthcare needs.
The current graduate-educated nursing population does not reflect the diversity of the general population.
Academic institutions must actively address this disparity in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Bridge Program, a university initiative designed to enhance leadership skills in nurses from underrepresented groups.
To outline the program's structure, which includes academic support, mentoring, and enrichment for baccalaureate students.
To facilitate minority nursing students' transition into rigorous graduate education programs.

Main Methods:

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The Bridge Program offers comprehensive academic support and mentorship.

Program enrichment activities are provided to baccalaureate nursing students.

Students collaborate with research faculty on scholarly projects.

Main Results:

The program prepares students for advanced nursing study.
Scholarly projects are a key component of the curriculum.
The initiative aims to improve access to graduate nursing education for minority students.

Conclusions:

The Bridge Program is an effective strategy to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in graduate nursing programs.
Such programs are vital for developing a diverse nursing leadership pipeline.
Academic support and research collaboration are key to student success in advanced nursing education.