The focus of this paper is on elements of diversity in the workplace that are important to nursing. You may examine diversity from the aspect of generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Also explore the issue of under-representation of minorities in nursing. Consider the impact diversity has had on the field of nursing and providing culturally competent nursing care. Summarize the impact of the various aspects of diversity and of under-represented minorities in the nursing profession. Explain the importance of diversity in the profession of nursing and on delivering culturally competent nursing care.
Write a 4-5 page paper using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of five references from five different sources. Sources may include the course text book, professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings, and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.
Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. The heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins “The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.
Importance of Diversity in the Workplace – 30 points
Provide an overview of reasons why it is important for nurses to examine the impact of diversity on the profession of nursing. Also, address the impact of diversity on the provision of culturally competent nursing care. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is usually one paragraph.
Influence of Diversity on Nursing Care – 50 points
Discuss how diversity issues, including underrepresentation of minorities in nursing, impact the nursing profession and nurses’ ability to provide culturally competent nursing care. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is 1-2 paragraphs.
Underrepresentation of Minorities in Nursing – 30 points
Provide a one-paragraph overview of the impact of underrepresentation of minorities, in general, in nursing. Provide specific information about underrepresentation of minorities rather than general statements. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section.
Summary of One Aspect of Diversity – 30 points
Select ONE of the following aspects of diversity: generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Review the impact of the aspect you selected on the workplace. Provide specific information related to the aspect you select. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is 2-3 paragraphs.
Summary – 20 points
End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of this paper.
