Writing a Diversity and Inclusivity Statement: Guidelines for Nursing Programs and Faculty.
Courtney Pitts1, Tamika Hudson, Geri Reeves
1Authors Affiliations: Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Director and Assistant Professor (Dr Pitts), Instructor (Dr Hudson), Assistant Professor (Dr Reeves), Director of Program Evaluation and Professor (Dr Christenbery), and Assistant Dean for Academics, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, and Associate Professor (Dr Johnson), Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee.
Developing a diversity and inclusivity statement is crucial for nursing programs to reflect the populations they serve. This article offers evidence-supported guidelines for creating effective statements that demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Diversity
Background:
- Nursing programs aim to increase cultural diversity in students and staff.
- A diversity and inclusivity statement is a foundational step toward achieving this goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide nursing faculty with a literature-supported model for creating diversity and inclusivity statements.
- To guide the development of statements that communicate organizational commitment to valuing diverse backgrounds.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify evidence-supported guidelines.
- Development of a structured model for statement creation.
Main Results:
- An organized, literature-supported model for writing diversity and inclusivity statements is presented.
- Guidelines emphasize incorporating diversity and inclusion into mission, policies, practices, and curricula.
Conclusions:
- Effective diversity and inclusivity statements are vital for nursing programs.
- Such statements demonstrate a commitment to equity and valuing diverse contributions.
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