Diversity – Dr. Barbara Nichols
The Diversity Model in Wisconsin
• SiP Grant – 3 learning collaboratives – Leadership, Educational Advancement, & Diversity
• Goal: Infuse diversity into work of each collaborative
USA – Changing Demographics
Diversity needs to be viewed through changing demographics of race, ethnicity, religion, and age.
USA – Changing Demographics
Five states have “minority” majorities:
CaliforniaHawaii
New MexicoTexasFlorida
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Hawaii
Five states have non-white populations around 40%
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GeorgiaMaryland
MississippiNew YorkArizona
2050 90% of U.S. population are AsiansPeople of color are a majority in 48 of the nation’s largest citiesHispanics are the largest ethnic minorityIslam is the fastest growing religion.The U.S. is the largest recipient of international migrants globally
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The US is becoming more:
• Multi-Ethnic
• Multi-Racial
• Multi-Linguistic
• Multi-Religious
• Multi-Cultural7
This means Diversity in age, race, and religion challenges response to health care delivery, practices, & outcomes.
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This MeansThat
COLORMatters
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PREJ-U-DICE
Judgment or preconceived idea before the facts
are known; usually unfavorable; marked by
fear, intolerance, or hatred
Webster, New World Dictionary
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Stereotype + Categorization = Prejudice
Prejudice + Social Context = Discrimination
Gordon Allport, The Nature of Prejudice
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Taking the LEAD for Nursing in Wisconsin: Diversity Focus
• Wisconsin population 88% white (6.5% AA, 1.1% NA, 2.5% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic)
• 93.5% WI RNs white; 6.4% WI RNs are from racial/ethnic minorities
• 93.1% WI RNs female; males 6.9%• 2011 WCN Education Survey - student enrollment
mirrors general population for first time• Unique populations - Native American tribes, Hmong• Regional differences, rural vs. urban
Emphasis on ‘Inclusive Excellence’ in all settings13
Collect, analyze, integrate & utilize data to develop evidence-based strategies
Build partnerships across multiple & diverse stakeholder groups
Promote, target & sustain diversity efforts across educational & practice settings
Create direct outreach approaches that engage diversity groups & stakeholders
Taking the LEAD for Nursing in Wisconsin: Diversity Focus
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Enhancing Diversity in Nursing Workforce Report
Make diversity an organizational priority Provide support mechanisms for under-represented
populations in both academic & practice settings Train staff & students to ensure higher levels of
cultural competency Develop a standardized system for tracking diversity
data in nursing programs & health systems Join forces for a statewide initiative for scholarships
for under-represented populations
Diversity Resources
• Diversity conference
• Meetings with minority nursing organizations
• New Men in Nursing chapters
• Development of the Wisconsin Diversity Assessment tool
• Diversity Talking Points Fact Sheet
• Infographic
Diversity Resources
• Diversity Power Point presentation
• Stellar Students and Professional Profileshttp://www.wisconsincenterfornursing.org/student_spotlight.html
• Toolkit for recruitment & retention of minority students
The Moral Imperative
Diversity in the WorkforceEnhances communicationPromotes patient satisfactionImproves access to careAssists in addressing disparitiesProvides diverse perspectives to solve complex problems
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