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Black nurses in the nursing profession in Canada: a scoping review.

Keisha JefferiesChelsa StatesVanessa MacLennanMelissa HelwigJacqueline GahaganWanda Thomas BernardMarilyn MacdonaldGail Tomblin MurphyRuth Martin-Misener
Published in: International journal for equity in health (2022)
This review reveals the interconnectedness of the five conceptual categories. Racism was a prominent issue woven throughout the majority of the sources. Additionally, this review captures how racism is exacerbated by intersectional factors such as gender, class and nationality. The findings herein offer insight regarding anti-Black racism and discrimination in nursing as well as suggestions for future research including the use of diverse methodologies in different jurisdictions across the country. Lastly, the implications extend to the nursing workforce in relation to enhancing diversity and addressing the ongoing nursing shortage.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
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  • quality improvement
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