Workplace discrimination among registered nurses: The role of the nurse work environment | Synapse
February 10, 2026Open Access
Workplace discrimination among registered nurses: The role of the nurse work environment
Key Points
The aim is to explore how racial discrimination affects nurses from underrepresented backgrounds and identify necessary strategies to improve their well-being.
Analysis of the nurse work environment
Survey on experiences of racial discrimination
Focus groups with nurses from underrepresented backgrounds
Identified key factors contributing to workplace discrimination
Highlighted the importance of tailored strategies for improvement
Demonstrated a link between discrimination and decreased well-being among nurses
Abstract
Addressing racial discrimination through strategies tailored to the needs of nurses from underrepresented backgrounds is essential for fostering well-being among nurses.