Nurse Educators' Perspectives on Implementing Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive Nursing Education.

BACKGROUND

Nurse educators must be equipped to teach diverse students using culturally sensitive and inclusive nursing education (CSINE). The purpose of this study was to explore associate degree nurse educators' perceptions on implementing CSINE.

METHOD

This was a descriptive exploratory study. Associate degree nurse educators in a midwestern state completed an open-ended question survey that included dichotomous response questions to help participants self-reflect and respond. Follow-up interviews added further depth to the findings.

RESULTS

Four major categories emerged that helped answer the research questions: personalize approaches, consider resources, promote cultural diversity broadly, and use active teaching methods and strategies. In addition, participants provided descriptive comments about beginning benefits and outcomes of CSINE and gaining needed education regarding CSINE.

CONCLUSION

Participants indicated that learning about CSINE was an ongoing and necessary process for nurse educators. Categories emerging from the data provide guidance for educators in developing and sharing CSINE educational resources to promote positive outcomes for students and their patients. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(3):126-132.].