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Inclusive Mosaic: Promoting Diversity in Nursing through Youth Mentorship

  • F. Beryl Pilkington EMAIL logo , Mina D. Singh , Cheryl Prescod and Alexis Buettgen
Published/Copyright: June 8, 2013

Abstract

In this paper we describe the Inclusive Mosaic project, a community–university partnership in an outer-city community in a large Canadian metropolis aimed at promoting diversity in nursing. The project brought together nursing student mentors with middle school and high school youth from diverse backgrounds in a mentoring program aimed at increasing participants’ interest in, and confidence in pursuing, higher education and a career in nursing or other health profession. The concepts of emancipatory education, self-efficacy, and possible selves provided the theoretical foundation. Project processes, activities, and outcomes are described, and a post-hoc evaluation encompassing the project’s strengths, challenges, limitations, and successes is presented. Recommendations to inform future research and education are also provided.

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Published Online: 2013-06-08

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