The effects of race and workplace racism on nurses ’ intent to leave the job: The mediating roles of job dissatisfaction and emotional distress

The percentage of persons of color in the United States (U.S.) population increased from 35% to 40% in the past decade, and continued increases in the racial diversity of the general population are projected (U.S.  Census Bureau, 2021; Vespa et al., 2020). While there is compelling evidence that increasing the diversity of the U.S. health care workforce improves care delivery, cultivates culturally appropriate care, improves access to care, and aids in reducing health disparities among underrepresented seg ments of the population (Philips& Malone,  2014), the percent of non-White nurses (28%) in the U.S.
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