FL National University Diversity in the Nursing Workforce Discussion Paper

A group of nurse educators are having a discussion about the minority student nurses. The nurse educators believe that there are numerous barriers to minority student success in nursing education. The nurse educators want to develop strategies to increase the success rate in graduation of these students.

1. The nurse educators make a list of the barriers that exist for minority student success. What are common barriers for minority student success?

2. The group of nurse educators is acutely aware that different generations are represented in nursing today. These different generations have different attitudes and value systems, which greatly affect the settings in which they work. What are the key characteristics of the four generational groups that are present in today’s workforce?

3. Analyze and describe how the different generations present in nursing today affect nursing care and the nursing workplace.

Please answer the following Discussion Question.

Please be certain to answer all questions on this week DQ and to provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week to elaborate your answer.

Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per DQ, with a minimum of three sentences each paragraph.

Minimum of 3 references, not older than 2015. APA style.

Power point attached.