Open AccessAn Innovative Approach to Advancing Academic Success for Underrepresented Nursing Students Using the Collective Impact Model
Author(s) -
Kupiri Ackerman-Barger,
Vernell P. DeWitty,
Jazmine Cooper,
Maija R Anderson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nursing education perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-4685
pISSN - 1536-5026
DOI - 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000718
Subject(s) - underrepresented minority , medical education , nursing , psychology , nurse education , medicine
This article describes the application of the Collective Impact Model as an innovative conceptual framework for developing a pedagogical process for advancing academic success and retention for underrepresented nursing students. A more diverse nursing workforce is critical to promoting health equity and supporting a culture of health by providing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care. By strategically applying this framework to a complex issue in nursing education, we discuss a process that may lead to increased academic success and NCLEX®RN pass rates for underrepresented students.