Educating nurses in Rhode Island: a lot of diversity in a little place.

Faculty at a baccalaureate nursing program at a state college discuss a multifaceted approach to meeting the needs of a very diverse student population. These students reflect the changing demographics of the state and their education contributes to providing a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse nursing workforce. The program addresses multiple issues which may impede academic performance. These measures have enhanced and promoted graduates' success on NCLEX-RN. Creative and varied strategies are presented and their implementation and evaluation described.