Assessing Representation of Diverse Skin Tones in NP Curricula

<h2>Abstract</h2> This study explored the representation of diverse skin tones within the core content of NP education. Teaching photographs were defined as images of human skin to be used to educate. Surveys assessed student perceptions within the courses and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Out of 408 teaching images, 75 depicted skin of color (18.4%) with Fitzpatrick types IV-VI. Twenty percent of students were dissatisfied with the level of skin of color representation within their teaching materials. There is a significant underrepresentation of individuals with darker skin tones in this institution's NP <i>3Ps</i> (pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment) course content.