Date of Award

8-12-2024

Document Type

Restricted Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Joyce P. Miller, DNP, RN

Second Advisor

Kathleen Clark, DNP, RN

Third Advisor

Emily Buss, MASCM

Abstract

Catalysts for Change: Promoting Health Equity Through Nurse Storytelling, explores the implementation of a multi-session interactive nurse-led storytelling workshop designed to promote health equity. The scholarly project will take place within a large Midwestern teaching hospital and focus on nurses working in a general medical unit. Nurses working in this nursing unit often encounter patients experiencing health inequities, providing the context for exploring the impact of storytelling on their professional practices and advocacy efforts. The storytelling project is grounded in Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, specifically Caritas Processes Four, Seven, and Eight, which emphasizes developing trusting relationships, engaging in genuine teaching-learning experiences, and creating healing environments. Utilizing portions of the Nurstory curriculum, the storytelling workshop sessions aim to empower nurses to share their experiences, foster empathy, cultivate advocacy, and spark action toward health equity. Through qualitative analysis, the project will assess how storytelling can influence nurses' attitudes, practices, and advocacy efforts. It aims to illuminate the potential of storytelling practices to enhance nurses' capacity to advocate for historically marginalized populations, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and compassionate health care environment. This project underscores the transformative power of storytelling in nursing, highlighting its role in promoting health equity and supporting nurses' professional and personal growth.

Identifier

SC 11.MAN.2024.Buss.C.F

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