Contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to the Production of Black Nurses

Background: This article highlights the contributions made by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to the nursing profession, as well as the challenges faced by HBCUs as they make these important contributions. Method: This study uses a mixed-methods approach that includes historical, qualitative, and quantitative methods. Results: This study includes an overview of the history of the contributions of HBCUs to nursing, how HBCU nursing programs collaborate with majority institutions, strategies for retaining and supporting African American nurses within the HBCU setting, and challenges that HBCU nursing programs face. Conclusion: HBCUs contribute to the mobility of Black nursing students through partnerships and high-impact retention strategies.