SPOTLIGHT: MULTICULTURAL LEADERS IN NURSING

Overview

The Multicultural Leaders in Nursing Program was established in January 2022, which included 4 nurses. In 2023, there are 6 nurses in the program from various units within the hospital.

The program was designed to increase the diversity of staff nurses who self-identify as a member of a minority group who perceive themselves to be an underrepresented population of nurses at CHOP. The program included educational tools to enrich learning and increase professional development growth. Through shared experiences, opportunities were provided to shadow nursing leadership roles in practice at CHOP.

Eligibility

• Nomination (by self or manager)

• 3 years of nursing experience and unit leadership requirement

• Overall performance rating > 3.0

• Free from any serious discipline

• Employee record free from an active Performance Improvement Plan

Program Outcomes

The goal is for participants move into one of the following roles within 3 years: NCCS

Shared Governance Chair, Nursing Supervisor, Hospital Operations and Flow Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Safety and Quality Specialist.