Offered in partnership with the American Academy of Nursing’s
Diversity and Inclusivity Committee and with support from the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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.
SPEAKERS
FACILITATOR
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.
SPEAKERS
FACILITATOR
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.
SPEAKERS
FACILITATOR
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
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
This critical conversation will provide participants with insights and reflections that can be translated into actionable strategies that promote health equity and racial justice within their community through authentic nursing leadership.
LEARNING OUTCOME:
Participants will be inspired to use their knowledge on how structural racism within health care and nursing impacts the public’s health so that they can act as catalysts to affect change.