Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education
International studies have revealed that Black undergraduate nursing students experience higher levels of attrition from nursing programs. Touted as the least likely racial group to graduate, Black students struggle disproportionately in comparison to their non-Black peers. Canadian literature, how...
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Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
2023-05-01
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International studies have revealed that Black undergraduate nursing students experience higher levels of attrition from nursing programs. Touted as the least likely racial group to graduate, Black students struggle disproportionately in comparison to their non-Black peers. Canadian literature, however, is largely silent on this topic and this population as a whole. Grounding our reflections in one student’s experience, we argue that Canadian nurse educators need to implement invitational, antiracist approaches that intentionally support Black students’ success. This article supports our argument by reflecting on both the literature and personal experience. First, we explain our reflective processes. Then, the history of nursing in Canada is presented, followed by an exploration of the current educational landscape. Next, we discuss Black students’ experiences in nursing education. We conclude with recommendations for Canadian nurse educators.
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| spelling | doaj.art-843a1767bb9e4465ae66758cf79647242023-12-19T19:16:18ZengSociety for Teaching and Learning in Higher EducationCanadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning1918-29022023-05-0114110.5206/cjsotlrcacea.2023.1.10756Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist EducationKimberley Jones0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4072-281XSherri MelroseBarbara Wilson-Keateshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6612-8555Athabasca University International studies have revealed that Black undergraduate nursing students experience higher levels of attrition from nursing programs. Touted as the least likely racial group to graduate, Black students struggle disproportionately in comparison to their non-Black peers. Canadian literature, however, is largely silent on this topic and this population as a whole. Grounding our reflections in one student’s experience, we argue that Canadian nurse educators need to implement invitational, antiracist approaches that intentionally support Black students’ success. This article supports our argument by reflecting on both the literature and personal experience. First, we explain our reflective processes. Then, the history of nursing in Canada is presented, followed by an exploration of the current educational landscape. Next, we discuss Black students’ experiences in nursing education. We conclude with recommendations for Canadian nurse educators. https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/cjsotl_rcacea/article/view/10756Black Canadian undergraduate nursing studentsinvitational antiracist nursing education |
| spellingShingle | Kimberley Jones Sherri Melrose Barbara Wilson-Keates Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Black Canadian undergraduate nursing students invitational antiracist nursing education |
| title | Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education |
| title_full | Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education |
| title_fullStr | Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education |
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| title_short | Reflections on Learning Nursing as a Black Student in Canada: A Case for Invitational Antiracist Education |
| title_sort | reflections on learning nursing as a black student in canada a case for invitational antiracist education |
| topic | Black Canadian undergraduate nursing students invitational antiracist nursing education |
| url | https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/cjsotl_rcacea/article/view/10756 |
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