A Model for Student Success.

BACKGROUND: Institutions may be experiencing an increasing number of applicants who are underprepared for nursing study, especially institutions with access missions. Early identification and intervention can mitigate risk of attrition and unsuccessful NCLEX-RN® outcomes. METHOD: An initial study of approximately 1,500 graduates from a multi-campus system led to the development of a comprehensive approach to student success. The model includes identifying nonacademic success factors through an early assessment survey, implementing a data-driven admissions matrix, changing progression policies, designing a new learning-relearning approach, and offering robust cocurricular student support. RESULTS: NCLEX-RN pass rates and student persistence have improved in the 4 years since implementation, and graduation rates are stable. CONCLUSION: Although improvements have been made, there is more work to do. African American students have not demonstrated overall improvements when compared to students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Further research is needed to test, design, and implement strategies to address social and race-related factors influencing persistence and success. [J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(2):101-104.].

Developing a Social Determinants of Learning™ Framework: A Case Study.

AIM: The aim of the study was to propose a framework, social determinants of learning™ (SDOL™), an actionable model to address learning disparities and expand learning opportunities to support nursing student diversity, equity, and inclusion. BACKGROUND: There is significant growth in the racial and ethnic diversity across students at all levels of higher education, mirroring the growing diversity of the US population. Yet, lower rates of persistence and higher attrition rates among these student groups continue. METHOD: The authors established six socially imposed forces, causative domains, as foundational to the SDOL framework. Key attributes of each domain were identified through a literature search. A case study illustrates an initial study of interventions targeting specific domains of the framework aimed toward student success. CONCLUSION: Equitable education for all has far-reaching implications across nursing education and higher education in general. Further development and testing of the SDOL framework will support the goal of equitable education for all.

The Future of Nursing: Creating A Culture of Equity.

As development of the Future of Nursing 2020-30 Report by the National Academy of Medicine is underway, the nursing profession is positioned to continue positively impacting health and health equity in the United States. Progress to date engenders hope that nurses will continue to take a significant role in reducing health disparities. The work to create a culture of health aligns with the Christian imperative to "love your neighbor as yourself."