The continuing quest for parity: HBCU nursing students' perspectives on nursing and nursing education.
The benefits of a diverse nursing workforce are well-recognized, yet, the attainment of a sustainable, competent and diverse nursing workforce continues to be a global challenge. In this qualitative study, we describe nursing students' perceptions on nursing and nursing education at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). Focus groups were conducted with 16 graduate and undergraduate nursing students. Four themes emerged: communication, lack of resources, support systems and professional socialization. Mentoring and civility were identified as factors important to enhance a diverse workforce.
Michigan State University, College of Nursing, 1355 Bogue Street, Rm 247, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. Electronic address: talleyc@msu.edu.
Costellia
C
Talley
Michigan State University, College of Nursing, 1355 Bogue St., Room #A120, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. Electronic address: talley@msu.edu.
Henry
H
Talley
Winston Salem State University, Department of Nursing, Winston Salem, NC 27110, United States. Electronic address: mcneiljc@wssu.edu.
Janice
J
Collins-McNeil
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009729:Nursing / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010465:Perception; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014495:Universities / Q000592:standards
Diversity; Global nursing; HBCU; Minority; Nursing; Nursing education; Student perspective