NASN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Happy New Year to you!

Join us on Thursday January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST as we welcome in 2026 as an official Special Interest Group (SIG). Your continued interest and support is greatly appreciated and needed in making our SIG a vibrant engaging group where experiences, ideas, and personal perspectives are encouraged welcomed. There's a lot going on out there, and a lot to talk about regarding inclusivity so come ready to share in robust discussions that captures DEI. Make certain you open the link below in a separate window, and complete the necessary information. Once submitted, you will then receive a link to join the meeting. In the meantime, here are a couple of articles to read and consider for discussion at our meeting. Let's get excited, and gather to engage in meaningful discussions that encourage and empower us as school health professionals. Looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,

Dr. Cynthia Samuel

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group Chair

Bernard, N., & Geiger, R. A. (2024). Rebuilding Nursing Culture Through Application of Social Identity Theory and Inclusivity in Health Care 

    Systems: An Exemplar. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 48(2), 187-195.

Monforto, K., Overbaugh, K., Byrne, D., & Moraca, S. (2025). Learning activities to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion: an integrative review. 

    Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 20(1), 71-84.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend due to workday schedule conflict (running an Equity Training that day /time) here on the West Coast but I am responding in order to stay connected to the group and the conversation. Looking forward to continued solidarity in the work. 

Warmly, 
Denise

Happy New Year to you!

Join us on Thursday January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST as we welcome in 2026 as an official Special Interest Group (SIG). Your continued interest and support is greatly appreciated and needed in making our SIG a vibrant engaging group where experiences, ideas, and personal perspectives are encouraged welcomed. There's a lot going on out there, and a lot to talk about regarding inclusivity so come ready to share in robust discussions that captures DEI. Make certain you open the link below in a separate window, and complete the necessary information. Once submitted, you will then receive a link to join the meeting. In the meantime, here are a couple of articles to read and consider for discussion at our meeting. Let's get excited, and gather to engage in meaningful discussions that encourage and empower us as school health professionals. Looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,

Dr. Cynthia Samuel

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group Chair

Bernard, N., & Geiger, R. A. (2024). Rebuilding Nursing Culture Through Application of Social Identity Theory and Inclusivity in Health Care 

    Systems: An Exemplar. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 48(2), 187-195.

Monforto, K., Overbaugh, K., Byrne, D., & Moraca, S. (2025). Learning activities to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion: an integrative review. 

    Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 20(1), 71-84.