Keywords

African American students, Hispanic students, minority students, nursing education, recruitment, retention

Authors

1. Bond, Mary Lou PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
2. Cason, Carolyn L. PhD, RN
3. Baxley, Susan M. PhD, RN

Abstract

Using the Adapted Model of Institutional Support as a framework, data were collected from 90 minority students, 80 faculty members, and 31 administrators from schools of nursing in Texas to determine perceived barriers and needed supports for program completion. Findings illustrate similar and differing perceptions of Hispanic and African American students, faculty, and program administrators. The data provide a baseline for making improvements and establishing "best practices" for minority recruitment and retention.