Underrepresentation of Racial Diversity in Simulation: An International Study.

Nurs Educ Perspect

About the Authors Cynthia Foronda, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, ANEF, is an associate professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida. Susan L. Prather, EdD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Diana Baptiste, DNP, RN, is an assistant professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland. Colette Townsend-Chambers, MSN, RN, is director, Learning Resource Center, and a lecturer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing, Charlotte, North Carolina. Linda Mays, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is an assistant professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Crystal Graham, PhD, RN, CHSE, is a clinical assistant professor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. For more information, contact Dr. Foronda at

Published: July 2020

Aim: The purpose of this study was to: 1) examine the presence of racial diversity in simulation centers globally and 2) determine the opinion of the simulation community related to incorporation of a diversity component into international simulation standards.

Background: Leading organizations in nursing education recommend improved efforts toward diversity and inclusion. Research suggests a lack of diversity in simulation-based education.

Method: This study employed a mixed-methods design.

Results: Quantitative results demonstrated an underrepresentation of racial diversity in manikins, body parts/task trainers, standardized patients, and simulation facilitators. Two thirds of respondents indicated that international simulation standards should recommend a diversity component. Qualitative findings indicated categories of: 1) challenges of purchasing, realism, and availability; 2) importance of diversity in simulation; 3) representation of the regional population; 4) more diversity considerations needed; and 5) presence of diversity.

Conclusion: There is a continued need for diversity advocacy efforts in nursing education.

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