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

Holly Burkartzmeyer, MAN, RN

Abstract

Guided by Margaret Newman’s theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness, this project aims to build a Cross-Cultural Mentorship Program within a large, academic medical center in the Midwest. Diversity within leadership roles is not reflective of the diversity of the total health care workforce or the communities served by the organization. Currently, there is a visible homogeneously demographic of White health care professionals within leadership roles. This project aims to bridge the gap for racial and ethnic minoritized health care staff to advance into formal leadership roles. Mentorship is a well-recognized approach to career development and was chosen as the primary program intervention. In addition to traditional concepts of mentorship, cross-cultural mentorship intentionally embraces potential differences between individuals. The Papadopoulos, Tilki, and Taylor model was used as a guiding framework for developing cultural competence in nursing. The Cross-Cultural Mentorship Program prioritizes leadership career development for employees who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC).

Identifier

SC 11.MAN.2024.Tran.E.A

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