DNP Projects

Date of Award

8-4-2025

Document Type

Graduate Paper

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Mary Pesch

Second Advisor

Carrie Hoover

Third Advisor

Mary Zelenack

Subject Categories

Nursing

Abstract

Health disparities are preventable yet persist due to systemic inequities in social, economic, and healthcare structures. Rooted in historical injustices and social determinants of health, these disparities disproportionately impact minority communities, including Hispanics in Central Minnesota. Barriers such as limited English proficiency (LEP), provider biases, and inadequate health literacy further exacerbate inequitable health outcomes. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) offer a modifiable solution to mitigate these disparities by ensuring healthcare resources align with diverse beliefs, practices, and linguistic needs. This project focuses on CLAS as a modifiable factor affecting Hispanics in Central Minnesota and explores the impact of "Yo Soy Minnesota," a community-driven digital resource designed to empower the Hispanic population with accessible, linguistically inclusive healthcare information. Findings reinforce the urgent need for integrating CLAS into healthcare systems, policy reforms, and community-based initiatives to foster equitable healthcare access and outcomes.

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