IN-DEPTH CONCURRENT DIALOGUES

ANTIRACISM IN NURSING EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: LEADING CHANGE

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the pressing need to examine long-standing policies that are in place in our healthcare and academic systems that perpetuate bias, stigma, discrimination, and inequity. Dismantling systems of oppression requires addressing the policies, structural barriers, and lack of diversity in leadership positions, which all contribute to racism. As the nation reckons with the impact of racism on all facets of life, learn from experts about how future and current nurses can effectively lead the way to make positive change within our communities and develop a diverse workforce.

Garrett K. Chan

PhD, RN, APRN, FAEN, FPCN, FCNS, FNAP, FAAN

Chief Executive Officer and President of HealthImpact

Wallena Gould

EdD, CRNA, FAAN

Founder & CEO, Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program 

Angela Amar

PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor and Dean,
UNLV School of Nursing

IN-DEPTH CONCURRENT DIALOGUES

UNSEEN DIVERSITY:
HOW TO ELEVATE INCLUSIVITY AND AFFECT CHANGE

Diversity encompasses all the ways in which people differ, including innate and acquired characteristics. Acquired characteristics are often not seen by others and can lead to marginalization. It is vital to increase diversity within the healthcare, education, and workplace settings but to also actively create inclusive environments that foster cultures of understanding, open dialogue, and belonging. Hear insights from healthcare leaders on how to promote and elevate inclusion within these key spaces so that real change can be achieved.

Vincent Guilamo-Ramos

PhD, MPH, LCSW, PMHNP-BC,

ANP-BC, AAHIVS

Professor of Nursing, Social Work, and Global Public Health at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Associate Vice Provost for Mentoring and Outreach Programs at NYU and Director of the Pilot and Mentoring Core at NYU's NIDA-funded Center for Drug Use and HIV Research

Margaret Moss
PhD, JD, RN, FAAN

Director, First Nations House of Learning/Associate Professor, The University of British Columbia, School of Nursing

Hussein M. Tahan

PhD, RN, FAAN

Vice President, Nursing Professional Development and Workforce Planning, MedStar Health and

Co-Chair, INL Planning Committee

AN INSTITUTE FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP CRITICAL CONVERSATION ON HEALTH EQUITY AND RACISM

Racism is a public health crisis. From the increased rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths among Black and Latino populations, to the perpetually higher rates of violence and police brutality these communities face, it is clear that there are prevalent, persistent flaws in our nation’s structures that negatively impact determinants of health and outcomes. In this critical conversation, leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion will discuss the systemic racism that exists within health care and, how it prevents us from achieving true health equity. These leaders will provide insights into how nurses as individuals can take actions to build a better future and support the public through our collective efforts.

Sheldon D. Fields 
PhD, RN, CRNP, FNP-BC, AACRN, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN

Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion and Research Professor,

The Pennsylvania State University College of Nursing

Barbara Hatcher
PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Principal/CEO,
Hatcher-DuBois-Odrick Public Health Consulting Group

Monica R. McLemore
PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Associate Professor, University of California San Francisco Family Health Care Nursing Department, Affiliated Scientist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, and Member of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health

REFLECTION ROOM 

Following the dialogues, participants will have the opportunity to continue the conversation through reflection rooms, facilitated by members of the INL and D&I Committees.