Surviving on the margin of a profession: Experiences of Black nurses
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Josephine Bassey Etowa, PhD RN RM FWACN
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This study used grounded theory method to explicate Black nurses' worklife experiences within the health care system in Nova Scotia. The aim of this research was to develop substantive theory of this phenomenon. The data were collected using informal interviews, observations, field notes and group meetings. Theoretical sampling was used to enhance maximum variation within the sample. Twenty Black nurses participated in this study. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method, and Atlas ti qualitative data management computer software facilitated the analysis process. Data collection and analysis occurred simultaneously over a period of twenty months. A substantive theory, "surviving on the margin of a profession," emerged. This theory explains the way in which Black nurses maintain their existence in nursing despite being on the margin of a profession. The three phases of the theory are: "realizing," "surviving," and "thriving" and the three transition points are: "the center," "the margin," and "the proving ground." In addition, there are three major categories that support the theory. They are "racism," "diversity," and the'"quality of professional experiences." Transitions through all these phases of surviving on the margin theory may or may not occur. Thus, some nurses may maintain or end their careers on the margin; nonetheless, some may embark on the process of surviving and proceed to the proving ground. However, the Black nurses with maximum resources may make the transition at the proving ground, experience thriving and reach "the center." The study has the potential to make contributions in three areas: the growing body of knowledge on Black Canadians; research in the area of race relations in nursing; and the theoretical literature of being on the margin.
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: NR06950; ProQuest document ID: 305030666. The author still retains copyright.
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Type | Dissertation |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Grounded Theory |
Research Approach | Qualitative Research |
Keywords | Marginalized Nurses; Canadian Nurses; Race in Nursing |
CINAHL Subject(s) | Blacks; Nurses, Minority; Nursing as a Profession; Work Experiences; Blacks--Psychosocial Factors; Nurses, Minority--Psychosocial Factors; Nursing as a Profession--Psychosocial Factors |
Grantor | University of Calgary |
Advisor | Sethi, Sarla |
Level | PhD |
Year | 2005 |
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