Belonging and Success in Nursing: An Exploratory Mixed Method Study

Anti-Black racism has been identified in admission policies, curricula, and clinical settings. Ongoing issues of discrimination and Anti-Black racism in nursing education have significant implications for Black populations’ health outcomes, the delivery of competent care, and representation within the nursing workforce. Despite efforts to address these issues, gaps exist in addressing discrimination and racism in nursing programs across Nova Scotia. This multi-institutional exploratory mixed-method research aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-informed recruitment and retention program for Black nursing students throughout Nova Scotia.

The objectives of this research are to:

1) Understand the experiences of Black nursing students throughout Nova Scotia

2) Develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-informed recruitment and retention program for Black students in nursing programs throughout Nova Scotia

3) Inform institutional policies and initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of Black students in nursing programs throughout Nova Scotia.