Abstract
This study used grounded theory method to explicate Black nurses' worklife experiences within the health care system in Nova Scotia. The aim of this research was to develop substantive theory of this phenomenon. The data were collected using informal interviews, observations, field notes and group meetings. Theoretical sampling was used to enhance maximum variation within the sample.
Sigma Membership
Lambda Pi at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Marginalized Nurses, Canadian Nurses, Race in Nursing
Advisor
Sarla Sethi
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Calgary
Degree Year
2005
Recommended Citation
Etowa, Josephine Bassey, "Surviving on the margin of a profession: Experiences of Black nurses" (2020). Dissertations. 1512.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1512
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-04-08
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: NR06950; ProQuest document ID: 305030666. The author still retains copyright.