Factors affecting the advancement of Black nurses into leadership roles: A scoping review.

Background: The profession of nursing has recognized the lack of diversity in nursing leadership. Nurses of color represent fewer than 20% of leadership roles in nursing administration, education, and professional organizations. Efforts are needed to identify and implement strategies to increase the representation of nurses of color in positions of high influence.

Effective strategies to improve the college-going process of Black students considering nursing education: A Case Study Approach.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to describe the mentoring relationship and parental involvement during the college-going process of nursing education from the student's perspective.

Design: Qualitative research design was employed utilizing Yin's case study methodology.

Settings: The mentoring program took place over a 6-month period in a large urban city located in the United States.

Improving the College-Going Process of Nursing Education for African American Students.

The lack of diversity in the nursing workforce is concerning. Because schools of nursing play an important role in diversifying the nursing workforce, effective strategies must be developed to feed the pipeline. One such strategy is mentoring.