This qualitative phenomenological research study explored nursing educators' meanings of phenomenon of racism and their perceptions of the effects of racism on Black nursing stud Predominately White Institutions (PWis). In an online qualitative survey and individual interviews, faculty, staff, and administrators of PWI nursing programs discussed meanings racism, their understanding of the obstacles Black nursing students face at PWis, and suppo systems in place for Black students in their nursing programs. The researcher selected Criti RaceTheory (CRT) as the theoretical framework for this study, with an understanding that I students are often faced with greater challenges to completing nursing programs than their counterparts. The attrition rate is higher among Black nursing students at PWis than it isfor other students (Eudy &Brook, s2022) and Black students experience racism more often thr students of other races (Ackerman-Barger et al., 2020; Hall &Fields, 2012.)Findings from study indicate that there is an awareness among educators of the effects of

racism on Black nursing students. However, poor communication and lack of personal accountability

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