The Use of Virtual Mentoring With Underrepresented Minority Groups in Baccalaureate Programs of Nursing: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Nurs Educ Perspect 2022;
43:E34-E40. [PMID:
36007107 DOI:
10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001032]
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Abstract
AIM
The purpose of this systematic review is to explore the state of science on virtual mentoring in baccalaureate programs of nursing (BSN) and its impact on recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority (URM) groups.
BACKGROUND
Research shows that URMs have significantly higher attrition rates than other BSN students. Innovative approaches to recruitment and retention through virtual means may increase the diversity of BSN programs and the nursing workforce.
METHOD
Studies in peer-reviewed articles between 2010 and 2021 were selected based on their relevance to the research questions posed. Evidence was summarized.
RESULTS
Although literature validated that virtual mentoring is used with graduate students, few BSN programs use mentoring as a strategy to recruit and retain URMs. None of the studies reviewed used this intervention virtually.
CONCLUSION
Additional research is required to determine if virtual mentoring can be used to recruit and retain URMs.
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