Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
11-12-2019
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Source Publication
Nurse Educator
Source ISSN
1555-4155
Abstract
Background
Meeting projected needs for ethnically diverse nurses depends on a strong pipeline of diverse students within nursing programs. Colleges assume students readily navigate the university; however, this may not be the reality especially among ethnic minority students.
Purpose
The purpose was to explore the concept of mindfulness among ethnic minority nursing students. Exploring mindfulness, and a lack thereof, may provide strategies for overcoming challenges ethnic minority students experience in prelicensure nursing programs.
Methods
A qualitative study using thematic analysis of semistructured in-depth interviews was conducted with 20 ethnic minority undergraduate nursing students.
Results
Themes that emerged reveal positive associations of mindfulness and negative implications when there is a lack of mindfulness.
Conclusion
Based on the findings from this study, using consistent mindfulness techniques could positively influence coping skills for dealing with the stressors of college, resulting in overall success and retention of ethnic minority and first-generation students in a nursing program.
Recommended Citation
Young-Brice, Amber and Dreifuerst, Kristina, "Exploration of Mindfulness Among Ethnic Minority Undergraduate Nursing Students" (2019). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 644.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/644
Comments
Accepted version. Nurse Educator, Vol. 44, No. 6 (November 12, 2019): 316-320. DOI. © 2019 Wolters Kluwer. Used with permission.