Leadership in Nursing Science: Four Scholarly Journeys Rooted in Historically Black College and University Excellence

J Prof Nurs. 2024 Jan-Feb;50:35-42. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.10.009. Epub 2023 Nov 4.ABSTRACTThe intricacies of the unique educational and leadership development trajectories of Black PhD-prepared nurse scientists are largely invisible in nursing faculty development literature. A broadened understanding of nursing leadership development and science mentorship can facilitate support for the next generation of Black nurse scientists. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can serve as formative launch pads for nurse scientist development. However, the role of HBCUs and strategies for supporting robust educational and mentor/training opportunities for Black PhD-prepared nurse scientists require thoughtful description and application. Incorporating an intrapersonal, interpersonal, and integrative leadership framework, we describe and synthesize four Black nurse scientists and HBCU graduates' experiences to highlight early science mentorship and leadership resilience through the excellent educational foundations provided at HBCUs.PMID:38369369 | DOI:10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.10.009

Source: Journal of Professional Nursing - February 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kamila A Alexander Dawn Aycock Schenita D Randolph Fawn Cothran Heather M Young J Taylor Harden Source Type: research