5.+Promoting+Diversity

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From Dr. Guy Martin (Social Sciences)

In concurrent session III.27, Naomi Hall and Anna Lee (WSSU) used their experience of a study tour to South Africa as a way to discuss methods and strategies that can be used to help our students acquire a //better understanding of the historical, cultural, ethnic and racial differences between the U.S. and foreign countries//, thus acquiring a more global perspective.

In concurrent session VIII.115, Dante Johnson and two students from UNCG (including Nicholas Foggie) addressed the //issues that Black male students face at predominantly white institutions//, which generally come across as an exclusive (rather than inclusive) space that does not welcome and encourage diversity. Some of the problems identified by the students were: fear of failing; exclusion from group work; being ignored by the lecturer; and undeserved grades.

From Dr. Deborah Ketner (Nursing)

Poster Title //Equitable Healthcare for All: Changing the Face of Nurses Graduating to Match the Population They Serve//

Objectives
 * Discuss research findings related to the effectiveness of learning by simulation.
 * Discuss the role of simulation in meeting the learning needs of potential health care providers with diverse learning needs.
 * Discuss examples of simulation scenarios that address cultural issues of potential patient populations.

Poster presentation of simulation activities utilized in accelerated and traditional BSN education to increase student comprehension in caring for diverse clients.

Nursing students come from all cultures, backgrounds and learning styles. Providing optimal educational opportunities for this diverse group challenges the faculty and clinical agencies. With the implementation of simulation, multiple diverse learning situations delivered in a nonthreatening and safe environment allows students of all backgrounds and learning abilities to synthesize critical nursing content. By using simulation with this diverse group, the face of the incoming nursing populace can begin to mimic the clients they serve.

References
 * Aronson, B., Rebeschi, L. H., & Killion, S. W. (2007). Enhancing evidence bases for interventions in a baccalaureate program. Nursing Education Perspectives, 28 (5), 257-258.
 * Commission on Education. (2007). Nursing faculty speak up! Tar Heel Nurse, 69 (2), 12.
 * Dugan, M., & Amorim, F. (2007). Hospital liason and schedule coordinator: Partnership for nursing. Pennsylvania Nurse, 62 (3), 11.
 * Flores, G., Gee, D., & Kastner, B. (2000). The teaching of cultural issues in U. S. and Canadian medical schools. Academic Medicine, 75 (5), 1221-1228.
 * Fountain, R. A., & Alfred, D. (2009). Student satisfaction with high fidelity simulation: Does it correlate with learning styles? Nursing Education Perspectives, 10 (2), 96-98.
 * Hawkins, K., Todd, M., & Manz, J. (2008). A unique simulation teaching method. Journal of Nursing Education, 47 (11), 224-227.
 * Jarzemsky, P. A., & McGrath, J. (2008). Look before you leap: Lessons learned when introducing clinical simulation. Nurse Educator, 11 (2), 90-95.
 * Lasater, K. (2007). High-fidelity simulation and the development of clinical judgment: Students' experiences. Journal of Nursing Education, 46 (6), 269-276.
 * Lean, J., Mozier, J., Towler, M., & Abbey, C. (2006). Simulations and games: Use and barriers in higher education. Active Learning in Higher Education, 7 (3), 227-242.
 * McGaghie, W., Issenberg, S.B., Petrusa, E., Scalese, R. (2010). A critical review of simulation-based medical educational research 2003-2009. Medical Education 44, 50-63.
 * Moizer, J., Lean, J., Towler, M., & Abbey, C. (2009). Simulations and games: Overcoming the barriers to their use in higher education. Active Learning in Higher Education, 10 (3), 207-223.
 * Smith, M. (2009). Creative clinical solutions: Aligning simulation with authentic clinical experiences. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30 (3), 126-128.
 * The Sullivan Commission. (2003). Missing persons: Minorities in the health professions. Report of the Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce: Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/pdf/SullivanReport.pdf.