Comparing characteristics of underrepresented versus majority student groups enrolled in US nursing programs
The findings suggest that second degree programs could provide a more viable pathway for underrepresented students to access nursing education after obtaining a bachelor's degree in another field compared to traditional BSN programs. Recommendations to reduce barriers are discussed.
Authors
- Kyung Mi Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5064-470X)
- Jolie Goolish
- Ruth Palan Lopez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1781-1833)
- Briana J. Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0680-706X)
- Michelle DeCoux Hampton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8458-6330)
- Claire Palazzo
- Lynette V. Apen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0385-9967)
- Cynthia Dorantes Cortez
- Filmon Estifanos
- Danielle Quarles-Zamovskis
Institutions
- Stanford Health Care (US)
- San Jose State University (US)
- University of San Francisco (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Professional Nursing
- Published
- 2024-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.11.002
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54