A Diverse Workforce

Building a Healthier, More Equitable Future

A diverse nursing workforce is a critical component of delivering high-quality, culturally competent care to all communities. As our nation becomes increasingly multicultural, healthcare providers must reflect the rich variety of backgrounds, languages, and perspectives found in the patients they serve. Nurses from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds bring unique insights that improve communication, build trust, and reduce disparities in care.

By investing in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of nurses from underrepresented communities, we take a vital step toward health equity—ensuring that every patient, regardless of background, receives compassionate, informed, and respectful care. Let’s build a nursing workforce that reflects the strength and diversity of our society—because equitable care begins with understanding. Explore a few of VNF's current workforce initiatives below!