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Asking difficult questions

September 30, 2022

Inclusive nursing assessment in a new era of healthcare Takeaways: Collecting information about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity is a critical step for building an inclusive…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

September 9, 2022

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts strive to improve healthcare for everyone. Health equity requires supporting nurses and providing them with the tools they need for success. Collaboration…

Metric-driven initiative for promoting staff diversity

January 25, 2022

Plan, do, check, and act can serve as a framework. Takeaways: Lack of diversity impacts patient care and nurses’ experience in the profession. Nurse leaders can support diversity…

Promoting staff interaction to encourage inclusion

August 4, 2021

Years ago, when I was working at a community hospital, we decided to host a job fair because we were struggling with high vacancy rates. As I walked…

Vital actions

February 3, 2023

Diversity, inclusion pave the way to a healthier nation Just over 2 years ago, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) started its consequential efforts…