Diversity – Dr. Barbara Nichols
The Diversity Model in Wisconsin • Si. P 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: Hawai i California Hawaii New Mexico Texas Florida 4
USA – Changing Demographics Five states have non-white populations around 40% Georgia Maryland Mississippi New York Arizona 5
USA – Changing Demographics 2050 ü 90% of U. S. population are Asians ü People of color are a majority in 48 of the nation’s largest cities ü Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority ü Islam is the fastest growing religion. ü The U. S. is the largest recipient of international migrants globally 6
The US is becoming more: • Multi-Ethnic • Multi-Racial • Multi-Linguistic • Multi-Religious • Multi-Cultural 7
USA – Changing Demographics This means Diversity in age, race, and religion challenges response to health care delivery, practices, & outcomes. 8
This Means That COLOR Matters 9
10 Prejudice Matters PREJ-U-DICE Judgment or preconceived idea before the facts are known; usually unfavorable; marked by fear, intolerance, or hatred Webster, New World Dictionary
11 Prejudice Matters Stereotype + Categorization = Prejudice + Social Context = Discrimination Gordon Allport, The Nature of Prejudice
Taking the LEAD in Wisconsin: Diversity Focus 12
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 settings 13
Taking the LEAD for Nursing in Wisconsin: Diversity Focus Ø Collect, analyze, integrate & utilize data to develop evidence-based strategies Ø Build partnerships across multiple & diverse stakeholder groups Ø Promote, target & sustain diversity efforts across educational & practice settings Ø Create direct outreach approaches that engage diversity groups & stakeholders 14
Enhancing Diversity in Nursing Workforce Report Ø Make diversity an organizational priority Ø Provide support mechanisms for under-represented populations in both academic & practice settings Ø Train staff & students to ensure higher levels of cultural competency Ø Develop a standardized system for tracking diversity data in nursing programs & health systems Ø 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 Profiles http: //www. wisconsincenterfornursing. org/student _spotlight. html • Toolkit for recruitment & retention of minority students
Diversity in the Workforce Ø Enhances communication Ø Promotes patient satisfaction Ø Improves access to care Ø Assists in addressing disparities Ø Provides diverse perspectives to solve complex problems 18 The Moral Imperative
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