title: Process and outcomes evaluation of retention strategies within a nursing workforce diversity project.
abstract: A commitment to enhancing the diversity of the nursing workforce is reflected in the recruitment and retention strategies designed by Stony Brook University with support of a grant received from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Three specific student retention strategies are evaluated in terms of their influence on student inclusion and promotion of student success. A review of the cultural competence of teaching and learning strategies and the promotion of cultural self-awareness underpinned these strategies. A mentorship program designed to provide individual support for students, particularly for those engaged in distance learning, proved to be challenging to implement and underused by students. Students found other means of support in their workplace and through individual connections with the faculty. Instructional programs that enhanced individual skills in the use of computer hardware and software were particularly effective in promoting student success.
authors: Grant Development and Management, School of Nursing, Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8240, USA. Lori.Escallier@stonybrook.edu
authors: Lori A
authors: LA
authors: Escallier
authors: Judith T
authors: JT
authors: Fullerton
mesh_terms: D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000193:education*; D003200:Computer User Training; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods; D054521:Cultural Competency / Q000193:education; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000193:education*; D008611:Mentors; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009518:New York; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support; D013332:Student Dropouts / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000078329:Workforce