The Scope of LGBTQIA+ Health Content in Prelicensure Nursing Curricula

J Nurs Educ. 2023 Nov;62(11):623-630. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20230906-04. Epub 2023 Nov 1.

Abstract

Background: Little is known about the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and inter-sex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) health content in prelicensure nursing curricula. This study explored curricular and pedagogical practices of LGBTQIA+ health content in nursing curricula in the United States.

Design: A quantitative, cross-sectional comparative descriptive design was implemented.

Method: Stratified random sampling was used to email a survey to deans and administrators of prelicensure associate degree in nursing (ADN) and baccalaureate nursing (BSN) programs.

Results: Private ADN programs included more LGBTQIA+ health content than BSN programs and more LGBTQIA+ health content than public ADN programs in nursing curricula.

Conclusion: Although progress has been made to include LGBTQIA+ health content in nursing curricula in the U.S., creative educational strategies can be used to help meet the varying needs of different programs. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(11):623-630.].

MeSH terms

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities*
  • Transgender Persons*
  • United States