Affirming the disadvantaged student

Making Education Easy

Authors:

Zuzelo PR

October 12, 2010

Summary:

This researcher stresses the importance of developing affirming strategies to support and promote disadvantaged students choosing the nursing profession. The paper contends that such support is critically important to the long-term recruitment and retention of nurses from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Characteristics are described of disadvantaged students, equity issues are explored, and the paper offers suggestions for supporting disadvantaged students during their educational experiences.

Comment:

A fantastic paper that presents an ‘affirmative’ approach to supporting students and achieving equity at nursing school. Again, it highlights the need for ‘buy in’ from parents, particularly at recruitment, and for counsellors who can recognise and address financial barriers for students.

Reference: Nurse Educator. 2005;30(1):27-31.

Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.

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