Abstract

The advancement of minority nurses to executive and leadership positions, due to their firsthand knowledge to cultural health and lifestyle practices, could assist in ensuring a higher quality of care for an increasing minority population. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived barriers to minority nurse representation in upper level management. Thematic areas were developed in the research questions to aid in understanding the perceived barriers. Research questions followed concepts derived from the conceptual framework established for this research. To adequately understand these barriers, a qualitative methodology with a purposive and snowball sampling approach was used to gather information from selected minority nurses in various health care facilities. Data was collected by utilizing a structured interview guide and interviews with minority nurses and minority nurse leaders. The findings of this study revealed key themes from four research questions. A majority nurse leadership, racial discrimination, and racial inequality were identified as barriers for minority nurses who seek upper level management positions. The importance of educational experience was recommended in recruiting and promoting minority nurses. Fairness and knowledge of organization were cited as factors in the retention of minority nurses in management. Further exploration of these factors may increase awareness, promote more dialogue, and challenge the nursing profession on the issue of diversity in nursing upper level management.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28154114; ProQuest document ID: 2468375447. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Keisha Chaffee, PhD

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Theta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Minority Nurses, Upper-Level Management, Representation, Minority Population, Diversity

Advisor

Susan Hart

Second Advisor

Denise Hancock

Third Advisor

Tomekia Luckett

Fourth Advisor

Jalynn Roberts

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

William Carey University

Degree Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-08-17

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