This document summarizes strategies for teaching diverse nursing students. It discusses defining diversity and recognizing the complexity in preparing to teach students from diverse backgrounds. It provides examples of assessing student needs, implications for educators, and specific teaching strategies recommended by experts, such as using varied teaching methods, connecting to students' experiences, and providing academic and social support. The document also describes one nursing program's response, including faculty training, a mentoring program, and academic support programs.

1. Strategies for Teaching Diverse Nursing Students Susan Sanner, Ph.D., R.N., ACNS-BC Nursing Education Conference @ Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, Ga. September 11, 2009

4. Enrollment by Ethnic Group ( CSU Fact Book 2008-2009 ) 6,074 66.2 6,043 66.4 6,081 66.4 6,212 64.6 5,954 61.7 Total Enrollment % Minority 444 287 83 Unknown 1,608 1,746 1,963 2,196 2,279 White 13 14 14 15 22 Native American 247 275 317 356 343 Multiracial 172 167 161 169 145 Hispanic 3,291 3,241 3,200 3,173 2,892 Black 299 313 343 303 273 Asian/Pacific Islander Fall ‘08 Fall ‘07 Fall ‘06 Fall ‘05 Fall ‘04

5. CSU SON Student Diversity 73% 64% 55% 73% % Minority BSN Enrollees 33 30 22 35 Minority BSN Enrollees 45 47 41 48 BSN Enrollees 2007 2006 2005 2004

22. Approaches To Teaching Diverse Nursing Students

23. What the Experts Say

35. Competency Levels at Pre, Post, 3, 12, and 6 months 0 11 (52%) 10 (48%) 0 21 12 mo 0 10 (53%) 9 (47%) 0 19 6 mo 0 9 (56%) 7 (44%) 0 16 3 mo 0 21 (75%) 7 (25%) 0 28 Post 1 (3.6%) 23 (82%) 4 (14%) 0 28 Pre CI CA CC CP N Time

36. Comparison of Group Means and Levels of Significance .03 59.71 21 12 mo .03 59.89 19 6 mo .08 55.90 16 3 mo .006 55.35 28 Post 52.17 28 Pre P value compared with post Mean N Time

46. Major Themes STUDENT MENTEE THEMES Support system Enhanced perception of the nursing profession Academic enrichment FACULTY MENTOR THEMES Role Modeling Caring Academic success

47. Characteristics of a Good Mentor and Mentee Student Mentee Perceptions of a Good Mentor Coach Encourager Listener Supporter Mentee Perceptions of a Good Mentee Good listener Does assignment Able to see improvement Faculty Mentor Perceptions of a Good Mentor Coach Tutor Cheerleader Facilitator Listener Faculty Mentor Perceptions of a Good Mentee Eager to learn Shares own ideas Displays a positive attitude

55. Engaging Students through Cultural Encounters

64. Thank You! Any Questions? Susan’s Contact Information: [email_address] 678-466-4962 http://nursing.clayton.edu/ssanner/ http://twitter.com/ssanner http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=247421575454&ref=mf