Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit
Here you will find information collected from VNF's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
About the DEI Toolkit
The Virginia Nurses Association and Virginia Nurses Foundation are committed to building a culture of health that provides everyone in Virginia a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. Achieving this goal requires focus on diversity,
equity, and inclusion.
To that end, we are committed to fostering diverse perspectives. We recognize that individuals’ perspectives are shaped by a host of factors, such as their race, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability,
age, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, familial status, education, religion, legal status, military service, political affiliation, geography, and other personal and professional experiences.
In alignment with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) we recognize that the presence of diverse perspectives alone is not sufficient. Therefore, we also are committed to creating inclusive environments where all individuals are encouraged
to share their perspectives and experiences. We believe that only through valuing our differences and similarities, and remaining vigilant in advancing equity, will we be able to maintain an equitable workplace and actively pursue equity in
all aspects of our work. We commit to being continuous learners and working alongside others to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- How to Develop and Maintain Social Justice in Nursing
- Teaching Social Justice
- 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge ©
- Social Justice Considerations for Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Health Care
- Health Equity Toolkit - LGBTQ+
- Patient Centered Transgender Health - A Toolkit for Nurse Practitioner Faculty and Clinicians
- Racial Justice Toolkit
- Racial Justice And Health Equity Framework
- Primary Care’s Role In Achieving Health Equity - A Guidebook To The Health Equity Curricular Toolkit
- Racial Equity Assessment Toolkit
- Achieving Health Equity Means Including People with Disabilities
- State of the Profession: The Landscape of Disability Justice, Health Inequities, and Access for Patients With Disabilities
- Applying the Health Justice Framework to Address Health and Health Care Inequities Experienced by People with Disabilities During and After COVID-19
- Systemic And Structural Racism: Definitions, Examples, Health Damages, And Approaches To Dismantling
- The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nursing and Nursing Education
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
The
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) is the leading health care organization responding to HIV/AIDS. Since its founding in 1987, ANAC has been meeting the needs of nurses and other healthcare professionals in HIV/AIDS
care, research, prevention and policy.
Central VA Black Nurses Association
NBNA
mission is to provide a forum for collective action by African American nurses to represent and provide a forum for black nurses to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare
for persons of color.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
NAHN is devoted
to promoting safe, quality health care delivery to Latino communities and individuals, and we recognize excellence among Latino nurses, provide formal and informal mentoring opportunities, and generally serve as a center
of excellence for our members. Our goal is to create a cadre of highly-qualified Latino nurses by advancing educational, professional and leadership skills and opportunities for our membership. In addition, we work
to recruit additional Latinos into the nursing profession because, while Latinos represent 18% of the US population, less than 7% of the nursing workforce is of Latino descent.
National Association of Rural Health Clinics
The
National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) strives to improve quality, cost-effective health care in rural and underserved areas. The Rural Health Clinics Program (RHC Program) is the means. NARHC works with
Congress, federal agencies, and rural health allies. We promote, expand, and protect the interests of clinics in the RHC Program.
Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International
The
abuse and exploitation of women is a social problem of epidemic proportions which adversely affects the health and quality of life of millions of women each year. The Network's ethic fosters the ideal of nursing practice
designed to provide assistance and support to women in the process of achieving their own personal empowerment. The ultimate goal of NNVAWI is to provide a nursing presence in the struggle to end violence in women's
lives.
Philippine Nurses Association, Richmond VA Chapter
The Philippine
Nurses Association of Virginia, Inc. (PNAVA), is an organization who actively seeks opportunities for continued professional growth through education, research and advance clinical practice. We believe that a Filipino-American
nurse has a unique cultural needs that must be met to ensure professional success in a diversified society while preserving cultural identity. We are involved in activities that promote health and wellness through community
education. We are involved in legislative and public policies that have impact on the health care agenda.
Society of American Nepalese Nurses, Virginia Chapter
We
motivate our members to provide compassionate and quality care dedicating to serving people in our community where we live. Our underlying philosophy is to unite, motivate and promote professional nursing practices
for a benefit of mankind through SANN community. We believe interdisciplinary collaboration with other professionals for serving people primarily in health care.
Transcultural Nursing Society/College of Nursing Health
In
the mid 1950’s Dr. Madeleine Leininger became a leader in establishing transcultural nursing as an area of study and practice. In 1974-75, under the leadership of Dr. Leininger, nurses and other professionals committed
to research, education and practice in this new field founded the Transcultural Nursing Society, originally at the University of Utah.
- Fostering an Environment of Diversity and Inclusivity
- A Reflection on Voting Rights
- Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
- Black History Midwives
- National Academy of Medicine free 90-minute webinar
Originally airing on August 20, 2020, this webinar examines "Nursing’s Role in Health Equity, Public Health Emergencies, and COVID-19 – Critical Issues for The Future of Nursing 2020-2030." - Filipinos make up 4% of nurses in the US, but 31.5% of nurse deaths from COVID-19 (article)
- How nurses can help promote diversity in the industry (article)
- Nursing and activism: Decker alumni fight social injustice (article)
- The CDC on Health Equity and COVID-19 - What We Can Do
- "Where are the Black Nurses” by VNA member Dr. Frances Montague, DNP, RN-BC, GNP
- A Focus on Health Equity in the Midst of the Pandemic presented
by Dr. Janice Underwood, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam
During this program, learn how COVID-19 is impacting our vulnerable populations across the Commonwealth, what measures Virginia is taking to support these populations, and how Virginia nurses can help make an impact and provide equitable care to all. - Tipton Health Communications, "a Discussion on Race, Inclusive Practices and Nursing" featuring ANA President Dr. Ernest Grant
- What white nurses can do to help combat racism in nursing (article)
- How Nurses Can Help Dismantle Racial Healthcare Disparity (article)
- Conversations in Equity - CDC Blog
- Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - NAMI
A library of various resources donated to VNF through the years focused on diversity, equity & inclusion. Click here to view the DEI Repository.