Date of Award
Spring 5-15-2021
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Department
Nursing
Program Affiliation
Nurse Educator (NE)
First Advisor
Patricia L. Parker
Abstract
Diversity in the nursing workforce lags behind the demographic of the national population; therefore, diversity of the student population must be enhanced in nursing education. While racial minority groups account for 40% and men account for 50% of the total population, only 20% of racial minority groups and 9% of men are represented in nursing. The Transcultural Nursing Theory serves as the theoretical framework for this study. A thorough review of the literature was conducted and analyzed. Several barriers to achieving diversity in nursing education exist including issues with recruitment and retention of diverse populations. Strategies for effective implementation techniques in the classroom will be discussed. Results revealed a need for faculty development, cross cultural mentorship, social, financial, and academic support, as well as institutional policy change in order to enhance diversity in the nursing workforce. More research is needed to develop strategies to effectively accommodate multiple diverse populations in the classroom simultaneously.
Recommended Citation
Steidl, Ellen, "Enhancing Diversity In Nursing Education" (2021). Nursing Capstones. 331.
https://commons.und.edu/nurs-capstones/331