Implicit Bias Project

Student nurses need to explore their Implicit Biases early in their education to raise the awareness of their biases so they can confront them in safe environments, thus impacting the experiences of individuals accessing care. Having nursing students become aware of their unconscious bias and develop and use strategies to minimize these attitudes and feelings can positively impact patient care (Crandlemire, 2020). Class activities that allow students to have space and time to confront their Implicit Biases are necessary and activities that lead students to greater self-reflection can be transformative in nature.  Activities can foster critical reflection to come to terms with feelings that arise due to becoming aware of Implicit Biases (Schwartz, Horst, Fisher, Michels, & Van Winkle, 2020). The educator’s role then can be supporting students through the unsettling experience of bring these biases to consciousness resulting in transformative learning (Owen, 2020; Schwartz, Horst, Fisher, Michels, & Van Winkle, 2020). Transformative learning is a process of changing perspectives and importantly changing how we behave based on this new awareness (Owen, 2020; Schwartz, Horst, Fisher, Michels, & Van Winkle, 2020).

This assignment will also allow groups to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and professionally concerning the concept of Implicit Bias. Contact your instructor if you have any questions regarding this project. 

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