September 10, 2025Global Qualitative Nursing ResearchOpen Access

The Burdens of Underrepresentation and Professional Identity: A Qualitative Study of Black Women in Academic Nursing

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KIKechi C. Iheduru-AndersonCentral Michigan University

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Qualitative study examines professional identity and systemic inequities faced by Black women, highlighting urgent need for equity-centered mentorship.

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Participants highlighted that systemic inequities heavily influence their professional identity and experiences in academia.
Reflexive thematic analysis revealed six key themes related to underrepresentation and emotional burdens in nursing roles.
Guided by Critical Race Theory, this narrative inquiry focused on the experiences of 32 Black women faculty and leaders.
Findings emphasize the need for targeted mentorship and leadership strategies to combat exclusion and foster equity in academic nursing.

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Kechinyere Iheduru-Anderson (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e4fb210217d64791f97 https://doi.org/10.1177/23333936251360542

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Qualitative study examines professional identity and systemic inequities faced by Black women, highlighting urgent need for equity-centered mentorship.

The Burdens of Underrepresentation and Professional Identity: A Qualitative Study of Black Women in Academic Nursing

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The Burdens of Underrepresentation and Professional Identity: A Qualitative Study of Black Women in Academic Nursing

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