title: Diversity dynamics: The experience of male Robert Wood Johnson Foundation nurse faculty scholars.
abstract: Managing diversity dynamics in academic or clinical settings for men in nursing has unique challenges resulting from their minority status within the profession.
  
  
  
  The purpose of this study was to share challenges and lessons learned identified by male scholars in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars program and suggest strategies for creating positive organizations promoting inclusive excellence.
  
  
  
  Multiple strategies including informal mentored discussions and peer-to-peer dialogue throughout the program, formal online surveys of scholars and National Advisory Committee members, and review of scholar progress reports were analyzed as part of the comprehensive evaluation plan of the program.
  
  
  
  Diversity dynamic issues include concerns with negative stereotyping, microaggression, gender intelligence, and differences in communication and leadership styles.
  
  
  
  Male nurse faculty scholars report experiencing both opportunities and challenges residing in a predominately female profession. This article attempts to raise awareness and suggest strategies to manage diversity dynamics in service of promoting the development of a culture of health that values diversity and inclusive excellence for both men and women in academic, research, and practice contexts.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Abraham A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Brody
authors.affiliation: John Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.
authors.forename: Jason E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH.
authors.forename: Gordon L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Gillespie
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hickman
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Hodges
authors.affiliation: University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
authors.forename: Courtney
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lyder
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Palazzo
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO.
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ruppar
authors.affiliation: University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schiavenato
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN. Electronic address: dpesut@umn.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pesut
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003479:Curriculum; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005582:Foundations / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009727:Nurses, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States
keywords: Culture of health; Diversity; Health workforce; Inclusive environment; Men's role; Microaggression; Positive organizations