Centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in a regional professional nursing organization.

Autor: Milo RB; Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. Electronic address: rmilo@sandiego.edu., Najjar R; Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing-Monmouth, Monmouth, OR., Godfrey TM; College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ., Wang SY; College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO., Noone J; Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, Portland, OR., Scorsone K; Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, Regis University, Denver, CO., Attis-Josias M; University of Portland School of Nursing and Health Innovations, Portland, OR., Boehning A; Department of Nursing, California State University, Bakersfield, CA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Nursing outlook [Nurs Outlook] 2024 May-Jun; Vol. 72 (3), pp. 102171. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 21.
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102171
Abstrakt: Background: Professional nursing organizations can respond to threats to social justice by strengthening structures to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Purpose: Describe implementation strategies and outcomes to advance DEI from the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN).
Methods: In 2019, WIN committed to prioritizing DEI by updating its vision and mission. A taskforce was assembled to conduct member surveys, focus groups, and open forums to generate recommendations on developing and implementing organizational change.
Discussion: These initiatives culminated in centralized efforts that include the formation of a standing committee, ongoing member surveys, selection of diverse conference topics and speakers, adoption of inclusive practices, and ongoing assessments to make recommendations to the Board to advance DEI.
Conclusion: The work of the Committee ensures the organization remains committed to DEI. These strategies inform other nursing organizations as they advance DEI to impact research, education, policy, and practice.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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