Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Resources
AAACN’s DEI Committee continues to work to create opportunities and resources our members can utilize in their own practice.
Archived Webinars
Our webinar series is a new resource for our members. These webinars are free to watch, no contact hours are offered. Access the recorded webinars below.
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Title: Cultural Humility as a Framework for Promoting Health Equity |
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Title: LGBTQ+ Patient Identities |
Published Articles
The DEI Committee has published several articles in AAACN’s peer-reviewed bimonthly publication, ViewPoint, as well as in the “Perspectives in Ambulatory Care” column, which is published up to six times annually in Nursing Economic$, a peer-reviewed journal that advances nursing leadership in healthcare with a focus on tomorrow.
Nursing Economic$. These articles are an important way to educate members on issues that impact diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare realm.
Nursing Economic$ Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing
2023
March/April
Gaining Insight into Member Demographics and Perceptions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in a Professional Organization (AAACN)
Kim Regis, Quyen Phan, Amy Cadoret, Nancy Parker, and Beth Ann Swan
ViewPoint
2023
January/FebruaryImproving Primary Care: Health Equity and Breastfeeding
Kim Regis
May/June
Cultural Humility as a Framework for Ambulatory Care Nurses to Address Health Equity and Inclusion
Quyen Phan, Nancy Weaver Parker, and Amy Cadoret
Impact on AAACN Resources
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The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing explicitly identifies and defines ambulatory care nursing practice in outpatient settings. The 10th edition, published in 2023, contains a brand-new Standard on Cultural Humility, created with huge input from the Chairs of the DEI Committee at the time of publication. This new Standard represents the first step in a larger plan to incorporate the DEI Committee into the oversight of AAACN’s resources to ensure they are representative of the diversity, equity, and inclusion ideals AAACN values. |
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Statements
Juneteenth
Published June 2023
AAACN’s DEI Committee wishes to express our support of the LGBTQIA+ community this month and always. We condemn any discrimination based on sexual, gender, or other identifying characteristics. Love is Love. Hate has no place in healthcare.
In nursing, we devote our lives to the promise to “First, do no harm”. We do not recite the Hippocratic oath, but instead the Nightingale pledge, where we confirm to never knowingly or mischievously engage in any evil or malicious activity.
When we make the decision to withhold care, or care differently for our patients or our colleagues due to their personal life choices, we are knowingly engaging in harm. We are aware of how these actions negatively impact others.
Our ask of all of our nursing colleagues, this month and always, is to take a stand against discrimination in all forms. Step up and advocate for those whose voices are not heard. Be the leaders you were all born to be.
Pride
Published June 2023
AAACN’s DEI Committee wishes to express our support of the LGBTQIA+ community this month and always. We condemn any discrimination based on sexual, gender, or other identifying characteristics. Love is Love. Hate has no place in healthcare.
In nursing, we devote our lives to the promise to “First, do no harm”. We do not recite the Hippocratic oath, but instead the Nightingale pledge, where we confirm to never knowingly or mischievously engage in any evil or malicious activity.
When we make the decision to withhold care, or care differently for our patients or our colleagues due to their personal life choices, we are knowingly engaging in harm. We are aware of how these actions negatively impact others.
Our ask of all of our nursing colleagues, this month and always, is to take a stand against discrimination in all forms. Step up and advocate for those whose voices are not heard. Be the leaders you were all born to be.