Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Nursing
First Advisor's Name
Divina Grossman
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Janice Allen-Kelsey
Third Advisor's Name
Jacquelyn T. Hartley
Date of Defense
8-28-1997
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the lived experience of racism among African-American nurses. Utilizing a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected by interviewing 10 African-American nurses currently practicing in Dade county. The interviews were tape recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using the seven step method of Colaizzi (1978).
The findings of this study indicate that racism encompasses attitudes and beliefs which generate behaviors reflecting ethnocentric ideations. The process of racism creates glass ceilings that hinder the career advancement of African-American nurses. Internalizing these experiences of racism engenders feelings of betrayal and erodes unity and cohesion within the group. This study points out the need to openly confront racism in the nursing profession, from the classroom to the workplace.
Identifier
FI13101572
Recommended Citation
Alexander-Delpech, Paula, "An investigation into the lived experiences of racism among African -American nurses" (1997). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1260.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1260
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