title: A community college model to support nursing workforce diversity.
abstract: Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Allegheny Campus, is situated on the North Side of Pittsburgh. The neighborhood is 60% African American. At the time of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) application, approximately one third of the students admitted to the program were African American, less than one third of whom successfully completed it. With the aid of HRSA funding, CCAC developed a model that significantly improved the success rate of disadvantaged students. Through the formation of a viable cohort, the nursing faculty nurtured success among the most at-risk students. The cohort was supported by a social worker, case managers who were nursing faculty, and tutors. Students formed study groups, actively participated in community activities, and developed leadership skills through participation in the Student Nurse Association of Pennsylvania. This article provides the rationale for the Registered Nurse (RN) Achievement Model, describes the components of RN Achievement, and discusses the outcomes of the initiative.
authors: Janet
authors: J
authors: Colville
authors: Sherry
authors: S
authors: Cottom
authors: Teresa
authors: T
authors: Robinette
authors: Holly
authors: H
authors: Wald
authors: Tomi
authors: T
authors: Waters
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004506:Education, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017145:Models, Educational; D009726:Nurses; D009729:Nursing; D012579:Schools, Nursing; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce