A nursing program has initiated a recruitment campaign focusing on increasing the minority stu-dents in its program. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this program?
a. The number of minority versus non-minority nurses should be equal.
b. Minority health care professionals who share the same culture with the clients may provide more effective care.
c. The profession should be more diverse.
d. Minority nurses can mentor other nurses when providing care for diverse popula-tions.
ANS: B
It is thought that increasing minority representation in the health workforce not only is a com-mitment to diversity, but also will improve the health care delivery system. Minority health pro-fessionals can be expected to practice in underserved areas at a greater rate and health profes-sionals who share the same culture and language with the clients they serve can provide more ef-fective care. It has been suggested that the number of minority nurses should be representative of the population served rather than there being equal numbers of minority and nonminority nurses. Minority nurses are able to mentor other nurses; however, is not the main reason that there is a focus on increasing recruitment of minorities.
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