Nursing ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 7-12-2025

Abstract

This study explored the impact of Holistic Admissions Review (HAR) on demographic characteristics, multicultural experiences, and cultural humility (CH) levels among newly admitted pre-licensure nursing students. Fostering CH and diversity among healthcare providers may help reduce health disparities. Traditional admissions methods may not identify candidates with traits supporting CH development, whereas HAR considers diverse backgrounds and experiences. Two groups were surveyed: one admitted through HAR and the other through traditional methods. No significant differences in CH scores were found, but significant differences were found in age, living abroad, and volunteering with diverse populations. Students admitted through HAR were younger and more likely to have volunteered with diverse groups, while those admitted traditionally were older and more likely to have lived abroad. Future nursing research should examine the complexities of HAR implementation, especially the balance of metric and non-metric criteria, and its effect on student demographic outcomes in minority-majority states.

Degree Name

Nursing

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

College of Nursing

First Committee Member (Chair)

Sharon L. Ruyak, PhD, RN, Chairperson

Second Committee Member

Marlene P. Ballejos, PhD, MPA

Third Committee Member

Stephen Hernandez, PhD, RN

Fourth Committee Member

Jongwon Lee, PhD, RN

Keywords

cultural humility, holistic admission review, multicultural experiences, nursing students, nursing admissions policies

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

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