Abstract
A focused ethnographic study of black nurses was conducted using individual semi-structured interviews to examine their perception about racism in nursing and its effect on their career advancement. Findings is of great significance to nursing, especially nurse leaders at the micro and macro levels of the healthcare system.
Sigma Membership
Theta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Black Nurses Perception on Racism, Racism as a Barrier to Nursing Leadership, Unequal Opportunities for Black Nurses, Workplace Discrimination, United States
Recommended Citation
Iheduru-Anderson, Kechi, "Is perceived racism a barrier to career advancement in nursing? Black nurses' perspectives" (2020). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 93.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2020/posters_2020/93
Conference Name
Nursing Education Research Conference 2020
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2020
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Is perceived racism a barrier to career advancement in nursing? Black nurses' perspectives
Washington, DC, USA
A focused ethnographic study of black nurses was conducted using individual semi-structured interviews to examine their perception about racism in nursing and its effect on their career advancement. Findings is of great significance to nursing, especially nurse leaders at the micro and macro levels of the healthcare system.