A splash of color: Increasing diversity among nursing students and faculty

African American nurses and nurse faculty provide a unique contribution to nursing and health care. Breaking down the barriers that prevent African Americans from pursuing nursing careers or moving into new roles such as nursing faculty will assist in the diversification of the profession. This arti...

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Published in:Journal of best practices in health professions diversity 2007-04, Vol.1 (1), p.13-23
Main Author: Carthron, Dana L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American culture
Faculty diversity
Mentoring
Minority group students
Nursing
Nursing education
Nursing students
Racial diversity
Registered nurses
Student diversity
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Summary:African American nurses and nurse faculty provide a unique contribution to nursing and health care. Breaking down the barriers that prevent African Americans from pursuing nursing careers or moving into new roles such as nursing faculty will assist in the diversification of the profession. This article explores a history of racial bias, examines barriers to racial diversity, and provides suggestions for adding cultural diversity among today's nursing faculty and students.
ISSN:2475-2843
2475-3467