Increasing the Number of Hispanic Nursing Students: Core Elements to Successful Nursing Programs
Submission Type
Event
Faculty Advisor
Cesar Valverde
Expected Graduation Date
2018
Location
Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-21-2018 9:00 AM
End Date
4-21-2018 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
This study analyzes the effectiveness of nursing programs that increase the recruitment and retention of Hispanic students. The research explains the increasing need for Hispanic nurses in the United States, and the barriers that prevent Hispanic students from pursuing a degree in nursing. The core elements of nursing programs that have successfully increased the number of graduate Hispanic nursing students were investigated. Based on the results of the study, possible solutions for nursing programs to decrease the disparity of Hispanic nursing students will be described.
Increasing the Number of Hispanic Nursing Students: Core Elements to Successful Nursing Programs
Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
This study analyzes the effectiveness of nursing programs that increase the recruitment and retention of Hispanic students. The research explains the increasing need for Hispanic nurses in the United States, and the barriers that prevent Hispanic students from pursuing a degree in nursing. The core elements of nursing programs that have successfully increased the number of graduate Hispanic nursing students were investigated. Based on the results of the study, possible solutions for nursing programs to decrease the disparity of Hispanic nursing students will be described.