J Nurs Educ
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Innovative strategies may support the Institute of Medicine's recommendation to increase the number of doctorally prepared nurses by 50% by 2020. Moreover, strategies implemented may increase the number and diversity of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-prepared nurses in particular. ⋯ Lessons learned and future steps for the pipeline initiative are presented.
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Nursing faculties are urged to adopt a curriculum that supports culturally competent care and to mentor students to provide care that promotes social justice, particularly for the marginalized members of society. This article describes the development of a framework for critical reflection in cultural competence development among undergraduate nursing students. ⋯ Education oriented toward critical reflective practice promotes a full reflection about Western social and clinical practices and points out the role of nurses in reducing health inequities.