The voice of Black academic nurse leaders in the United States: A qualitative study

Iheduru-Anderson, Kechinyere; Moore, Shawana S.; Okoro, Florence

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.01.007

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“…Twenty-three of the participants have been in academic nursing for more than 10 years. The detailed demographic data was presented in a previous paper ( Iheduru-Anderson, Moore et al, 2022 ; Iheduru-Anderson, Okoro et al, 2022 ). The thematic analysis results are classified into two major categories: being mentored and mentoring others Figure 1 .…”

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“…Racially and ethnically diverse nurse leaders and faculty are needed to prepare nurses with the knowledge and skills to address racial inequities and social determinants of health ( National Academies of Sciences, 2021 ). Ethnic minority nurse leaders can use their position to motivate and empower others like them to aspire to higher-level positions in nursing ( Iheduru-Anderson, 2020 ; Iheduru-Anderson, Moore et al, 2022 ).…”

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Mentoring Experience for Career Advancement: The perspectives of Black Women Academic Nurse Leaders

Iheduru-Anderson

Shingles

2023

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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Mentoring is critical for career advancement in all professions. It is especially crucial for leadership development and succession planning. Studies suggest that increasing the racial minority representation in higher-level leadership will provide diverse skill sets, promote innovation, and yield positive outcomes. The study aimed to examine how Black women academic nurse leaders perceive mentoring in academic nursing using critical race theory as the guiding framework and explore the crucial role of mentorship in promoting and advancing Black women academic nurse leaders. The study used a narrative qualitative research design, purposive sampling, and unstructured interviews to collect and thematically analyze data. Findings fall under two major themes; being mentored and mentoring others. The findings highlight perceived significant differences in the allocation of resources and mentoring for career advancement in academic nursing for Black nurses compared to those classified as white. Increasing diversity in nursing requires deliberate effort from majority white leadership.

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Mentoring Experience for Career Advancement: The perspectives of Black Women Academic Nurse Leaders

Iheduru-Anderson

Shingles

2023

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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“…From our literature research, we identified four relevant themes: (1) anti‐Black racism in nursing schools; (2) anti‐Black racism in nurse leadership; (3) anti‐Black racism in healthcare workplaces; and (4) ways Black nurses build resilience in the face of racism. The literature showed that Black nurses' experiences with racism had an adverse effect on their health, job satisfaction, and overall workplace experience (Iheduru‐Anderson et al, 2022; Robinson, 2014).…”

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“…The significant amount of literature on anti‐Black racism from the United Kingdom and the United States cannot simply be applied to Canada, which leaves policymakers and nursing leadership in a conundrum when developing equitable programs and policies to support Canadian Black nurses and patients. As the Black community and Black nurses continue to be disproportionately impacted by chronic illnesses and face the potential of misdiagnosis and undertreatment (Iheduru‐Anderson et al, 2022; Onagbeboma, 2020; Robinson, 2014), more policies and programs must be established to achieve health equity. Understanding the experiences of Black nurses is a crucial first step to establishing such policies and dismantling anti‐Black racism in Canada's healthcare system.…”

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Anti‐Black racism: Gaining insight into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada

Prendergast,

Boakye,

Bailey

et al. 2023

Nursing Inquiry

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The call to address anti‐Black racism in workplaces resonates across several organizations and institutions in Canada. But specifically, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic shed further light on how health inequities negatively impact the Black community. After conducting a literature review of the experiences of Black nurses in Canada, a deeper understanding of their plight was gained. In healthcare, the findings from the Black Nurses' Task Force report conclude that anti‐Black racist practices are pervasive in nursing, and there remains a paucity of research in this area. This study builds off the report by exploring how Black nurses experience anti‐Black racism while working in Canada's healthcare system. Inspired by critical race theory and Black feminist thought, an exploratory qualitative research study was conducted, using semistructured interviews to gather data. The study concludes that Black nurses experience anti‐Black racism within the workplace, and it manifests itself through some of the attitudes of colleagues, patients, and nurses in leadership roles. Despite policies and statements that were in place to protect them, anti‐Black racism continues to occur systematically. The findings point to the need for change in the overall workplace culture, which includes a fair representation of Black nurses in leadership roles, further research to identify best practices for tackling anti‐Black racism within Canada's healthcare system, and mandatory training on anti‐Black racism for healthcare leaders, educators, and service providers.

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“…Nursing education also needs to improve the academic climate by hiring, training and mentoring academic nurse faculty and administrators from historically racially marginalized groups. Given historical precedent, this will likely only happen if meeting inclusivity metrics is mandatory in order to gain nursing program approval and accreditation 5. (p1)…”

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Nursing's Wicked Problems

Glasgow

Colbert

2022

Nursing Administration Quarterly

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Nursing is in a challenging place, and we are facing many incredibly complex issues that are steeped in culture and tradition. These "wicked problems" often arise when organizations face constant change or unprecedented challenges. In this article, we discuss current issues that hinder all nurse leaders from elevating nursing as a profession, with a particular focus on the role and contributions of the academic nurse leader in creating and sustaining positive change. By prioritizing meaningful collaboration, reimagining education for nursing outside the hospital walls, investing in evidence for practice, and advocating by amplifying new voices, we can identify shared goals and develop coordinated plans of action. The goal of academic nursing is to work to understand wicked disciplinary problems while also analyzing and critiquing what is not working, articulating possible solutions, and collaborating with other nurse leaders to address these complex issues. This also means that academic nursing should be held equally accountable for delivering results.

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The voice of Black academic nurse leaders in the United States: A qualitative study

Cited by 12 publications

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Mentoring Experience for Career Advancement: The perspectives of Black Women Academic Nurse Leaders

Mentoring Experience for Career Advancement: The perspectives of Black Women Academic Nurse Leaders

Anti‐Black racism: Gaining insight into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada

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