Diversity Best Practices
Promoting Nursing Student Diversity Best Practices in Michigan
The need for a diverse nursing workforce is recognized by various agencies and health organizations, and the recruitment and success of currently underrepresented nursing students is the key to future workforce diversification. This white paper offers a framework to better understand best practices to promote the success of diverse nursing students, including examples of strategies and programs that have made an impact across the country. Read now.
Mentorship in Michigan
This white paper outlines perspectives on mentoring nurses from diverse backgrounds. Read now.
Additional Resources & Research
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Enhancing Diversity in the Workforce Fact Sheet American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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How Mentoring Programs Influence Workforce Diversity Minority Nurse
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In the Nation's Compelling Interest: Ensuring Diversity in the Health Care Workforce Institute of Medicine
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Missing Persons: Minorities in the Health Professions Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce
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Promoting Diversity Future of Nursing Campaign for Action
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What are Schools Doing to Increase Diversity in Nursing NurseJournal
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Who Gets to Graduate? New York Times Magazine
Specialty Membership Organizations
Scholarships
Numerous scholarships are available for students pursuing a career in nursing, including a variety of scholarships available specifically to individuals from minority groups or who are members of some of the specialty organizations listed above. View scholarships.