Journal article
Assessing Representation of Diverse Skin Tones in NP Curricula
Journal for nurse practitioners, v 22(1), 105616
Jan 2026
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Abstract
This study explored the representation of diverse skin tones within the core content of NP education. Teaching photographs were defined as images of human skin to be used to educate. Surveys assessed student perceptions within the courses and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Out of 408 teaching images, 75 depicted skin of color (18.4%) with Fitzpatrick types IV-VI. Twenty percent of students were dissatisfied with the level of skin of color representation within their teaching materials. There is a significant underrepresentation of individuals with darker skin tones in this institution’s NP 3Ps (pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment) course content.
•Darker skin tones are frequently underrepresented in health care education.•3Ps refers to pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment.•In 3Ps courses, Fitzpatrick I-III skin types are the standard for visual learning.•NP students lack confidence recognizing skin conditions in patients of color.•Students desire more representation of diverse tones in health care education.
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- Title
- Assessing Representation of Diverse Skin Tones in NP Curricula
- Creators
- Justin LyonAnnabelle HuntsmanAdriene PavekNathan ShenJonathan PalmerKari L. WeissLisa A. BarryJennifer L. Hamilton
- Publication Details
- Journal for nurse practitioners, v 22(1), 105616
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 5
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001631486400002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105022778712
- Other Identifier
- 991022138057504721
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