Preface
James M. Jones, PhD
Acknowledgments
Hattie Bessent, EdD, MSN, RN, FAAN
Abstract
Section I: Characteristics and Workforce Utilization Patterns-A Survey
Introduction
Methodology
Data Analysis
Conclusions
Recommendations
Section II: Recruitment, Retention and Graduation of Minority Nurses-A Survey
Introduction
Methodology
Data Analysis
Conclusions
Recommendations
Section III: Perspectives on the Recruitment, Retention and Graduation of Minority Nurses
Commentary: In Pursuit of the American Dream
Gloria R. Smith, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FRCN
Nursing and Mentoring: A Natural and Necessary Complementary
Ronald David, MD, MDiv
A Perspective on African American Nurses
Bertha L. Davis, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF and Pamela V. Hammonds, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
A Perspective on Hispanic Nurses
Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, FAAN, and Taryn Gal, MPH
A Perspective on Asian Nurses
SeonAe Yeo, PhD, RNC, FAAN
A Perspective on American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses
Donna M. Grandbois, PhD, RN; Randi C. Medison-Jacobs, BA, and Gregory F. Sanders, Phd
Cultural Competence: Strategies for Nursing Schools' Curriculum Development
Edwin J. Nichols, PhD
Appendices
I. Survey Participation Letter and a National Survey of Work Experiences of American Nurses- Questionnaire
II. Survey Participation Letter and Recruitment, Retention and Graduation of Minority Nurses- Questionnaire
III. Codebook
IV. Rating of Panel Members and Students on Criteria
