Student perspectives on recruiting underrepresented ethnic minority students to nursing: Enhancing outreach, engaging family, and correcting misconceptions

Woods-Giscombé, Cheryl L.; Rowsey, Pamela Johnson; Kneipp, Shawn M.; Lackey, Charity; Bravo, Lilian

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.08.006

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“…Our findings suggest that nursing is perceived as a healthcare profession whose primary function is to provide care, which is consistent with other studies that also link nurses to care work [8] for the sick in hospital, administering medication [10], or performing patient hygiene [6,35,36]. To this end, society considers it vital, almost a prerequisite, that nurses possess high technical skills, thus perpetuating the classical view of healthcare, nursing care, the nursing profession, and the recipient of care.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Nevertheless, nurses' knowledge, skills, and abilities, which underpin the profile defined in the aforementioned programmes, do equip them with the competences to work autonomously and independently. Authors have shown that nursing was considered to be as prestigious as the medical profession, ranking it higher in terms of the trust patients place in them [6]. It is important to note that, according to the annual Gallup report, nurses have been selected for the twentieth year running by the American population as the professionals they trust the most for their honesty and ethics.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, it is very important that these aspects are made visible and highlighted within society so that the nursing profession is recognised for what it is. A number of studies highlight the fact that nursing professionals perceive patients as being unaware of and not understanding the role and tasks involved in nurses' professional performance [6,7]. This lack of knowledge is even present among nursing students themselves, who, before starting the nursing degree, were not able to describe what nursing is or what nurses do [8][9][10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, it seems that the general public is unaware of the current academic, scientific, and professional situation of the profession, resulting in the profession often being misrepresented [4,15]. This may stem from the image that is sometimes portrayed in the media, the image of a secondary, passive, limited profession [6] that does not reflect its real competencies, thus rendering its competencies either invisible or unrecognised by society [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Current Social Perception of and Value Attached to Nursing Professionals’ Competences: An Integrative Review

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In order to develop nurses’ identities properly, they need to publicise their professional competences and make society aware of them. For that, this study was conducted to describe the competences that society currently attributes to nursing professionals and how nursing is valued in society. This review was based on the conceptual framework by Whittemore and Knafl. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, WOS, and CINAHL databases, and the search strategy was based on a combination of natural language and standardised keywords, with limits and criteria for inclusion, exclusion, and quality. The results of the studies were classified and coded in accordance with the competence groups of the professional profile described in the Tuning Educational Structures in Europe programme. Fourteen studies were selected. The most commonly reported competence groups were as follows: nursing practice and clinical decision making; and communication and interpersonal competences. Nursing is perceived as a healthcare profession dedicated to caring for individuals. Its other areas of competence and its capacity for leadership are not well known. In order to develop a professional identity, it is essential to raise awareness of the competences that make up this professional profile.

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“…The woman-nurse nexus is more pronounced in other studies, where nursing is viewed as a job aimed at women [41]; characteristic of women [40,43,46]; suitable only for women [39], and more appropriate for women [32]. This stereotype is identified by professionals themselves: 56% of men and 50.75% of women in Stanley and colleagues' article [49]; male nurses [27]; and female nurses who feel that nursing is an appropriate, suitable profession for them [40].…”

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Current Stereotypes Associated with Nursing and Nursing Professionals: An Integrative Review

Teresa-Morales

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Nursing and nursing professionals are associated with social stereotypes, which may hinder the profession’s development and future prospects as a scientific discipline. The aim of this study was to identify and describe the stereotypes associated with the nursing profession—students and professionals. Therefore, we carried out an integrative review. The search was conducted using PubMed, WOS, and CINAHL databases, and its search strategy was based on a combination of standardised keywords and natural vocabulary, with a temporal limit between 2016 and 2021. The data extraction and analysis was based on the conceptual framework developed by Whittemore and Knafl. Twenty-seven studies were included in the review, and their results were classified and coded. Two categories emerged, namely, stereotypes relating to the professionals’ gender and stereotypes relating to the profession itself. We concluded that the nursing profession is viewed as female with low skills, social status, salary, academic level and entry requirements, and with little autonomy. Male nurses’ professional competencies and masculinity are questioned, while the work carried out by female nurses is viewed as unprofessional. To reduce these stereotypes and bias we must present the nursing profession as a scientific discipline, developed by both men and women. Specific channels for this awareness-raising work include interventions from universities and the media, and participation in health policies.

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Underrepresented in Medicine Student Perspectives on the Selection of a Summer Research Program

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ObjectivesMany summer research programs (SRPs) for URiM students exist; however, only a few have been established by otolaryngology programs, who have a unique opportunity to provide a diverse experience. We sought to assess URiM undergraduate student perspectives on the most valuable program features that influence decision‐making and how this might be useful to otolaryngology programs seeking to establish pathway programs.Materials and MethodsAn externally facing REDCap survey composed of 37 questions in scaled, multiple‐choice, and open‐ended form. The survey was delivered to applicants via email over two time periods in April 2021 and February 2022. All survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and categorized according to demographic information, program features, and advertising mechanisms.ResultsSeventy‐one percent of our applicants self‐identified as URiM. Over 60% experienced financial hardship, and 31% experienced educational hardship. The single most important feature when selecting a summer research program (SRP) was access to mentorship followed by clinical shadowing and research opportunities. When program features were aggregated into groups, institutional features were the most important, followed closely by funding features. Finally, students prefer to learn about SRPs through their university, followed by social media, despite many students learning about our program through other means.ConclusionsPaid programs with effective advertising, research, mentoring, and clinical shadowing are highly valued by URiM undergraduate students. Understanding student perspectives is critical for programs aiming to address the “leaky pipeline” while being deliberate in their support of underrepresented students.Level of Evidence5 Laryngoscope, 2023

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Student perspectives on recruiting underrepresented ethnic minority students to nursing: Enhancing outreach, engaging family, and correcting misconceptions

Cited by 22 publications

References 13 publications

Current Social Perception of and Value Attached to Nursing Professionals’ Competences: An Integrative Review

Current Social Perception of and Value Attached to Nursing Professionals’ Competences: An Integrative Review

Current Stereotypes Associated with Nursing and Nursing Professionals: An Integrative Review

Underrepresented in Medicine Student Perspectives on the Selection of a Summer Research Program

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