Implicit Bias in Student Nurses
Tranisha Hardy
This poster describes an ongoing research project and will share initial data on how implicit biases of student nurses can affect the quality of care they give and the health outcomes in their patients. In the United States, racial minorities face disparities in health outcomes and the quality of care they receive. Implicit, or non-conscious bias, are attitudes or actions that result from unconscious associations that sometimes contradict the person’s conscious beliefs. The behaviors associated with these beliefs can contribute to biased treatment from nurses, and a damaged, non-trusting relationship between nurses and their patients of color. What interventions can student and registered nurses implement to reduce bias and improve patient outcomes in their practice?
Tranisha Hardy graduated from Mid-Carolina High School in Prosperity. She is currently a senior nursing major and a member of the Honors College. Tranisha served as a peer writing tutor on campus and completing a nurse externship with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.
