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Central Valley Nursing Workforce Diversity Initiative Evaluation

The Central Valley Nursing Diversity Work Force Initiative is funded by The California Endowment, and is based on The California Endowment's belief that investing in a work force that is more reflective of California's diverse population will improve access to affordable, quality health care for underserved populations and promotes fundamental
improvements in health status. The University of California, San Francisco, was selected to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions supported by the Initiative. The project started in 2001 and will continue through 2007.

Partners in this Initiative:
San Joaquin Valley Health Consortium
Health Professions Education Foundation
Hospital Council of Northern and Central California
The UCSF Latino Center
The UCSF Asian Center
Bakersfield Community College
College of the Sequoias
Fresno City College
Merced College
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Bakersfield

Publications

Seago JA, Spetz J, Alvarado A, Keane D, Grumbach K. (2006) The Nursing Shortage: Is It Really About Image? Journal of Healthcare Management 51(2):96-110.

Seago JA, Spetz J, Keane D, Grumbach K. (2006) College Students’ Perceptions of Nursing: A GEE Approach. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership 19(2):56-74.
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