Managers' perspectives on promotion and professional development for black African nurses in the UK

Likupe, Gloria; Baxter, Carol; Jogi, Mohamed; Archibong, Uduak

Abstract

An exploratory qualitative study design was adopted for this study and underpinned by Rex's migrant workers framework (Rex, 1999). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten ward managers from four NHS trusts in the north-east of England to gain an insight into their experiences of working with black African nurses with regard to equal opportunities in accessing professional development and promotion. Managers reported that black African nurses experienced racism from patients, racism from colleagues, discrimination and lack of equal opportunities. A unique finding of the study was that managers stereotyped black African nurses as lacking motivation for professional development and promotion. The authors recommend that NHS ward managers receive training in implementing antidiscrimination policies and valuing equality and diversity.

Citation

Likupe, G., Baxter, C., Jogi, M., & Archibong, U. (2014). Managers' perspectives on promotion and professional development for black African nurses in the UK. Diversity and Equality in Health and Care, 11(2), 113-123

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Feb 9, 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Deposit Date: Apr 25, 2019
• Journal: Diversity and Equality in Health and Care
• Print ISSN: 2049-548X
• Publisher: Insight Medical Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 113-123
• Keywords: Black African nurses; Discrimination; Nurse migration; Professional development; Promotion
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1646670
• Publisher URL: http://diversityhealthcare.imedpub.com/managers-perspectives-on-promotion-and-professional-development-for-black-african-nurses-in-the-uk.php?aid=1587