Empower Belonging, Elevate Care
Rutgers School of Nursing is committed to creating and cultivating an environment that is not only supportive but also one that actively works against bias in our institutional practices, classrooms, curriculum, and daily interactions. In other words, we want community building and engagement to be valued principles that manifest themselves from the inside out – from the top down. In this pursuit, we don’t just want to look excellent; we want to be excellent—through putting intent into action.
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Rutgers School of Nursing undergraduate nursing student interns from the Senior Vice Dean’s Office, Leo Gabriel Ramos and Noah Carrero, sit down with Dean Angela Starkweather.
Starkweather said a strong sense of belonging is essential to student success and professional growth. “What we know from the student-success story is that the more people feel that they belong, the better they’re going to do,” she said. “It’s one thing to say that we’re looking at those areas, but it’s another thing to actually have that impact that every student feels that they belong.”
Rutgers School of Nursing featuring undergraduate nursing student interns from the Senior Vice Dean’s Office and Board Members from the Rutgers Men in Nursing Chapter, Mark Kaldes and Leo Ramos, sit down with Dr. Ernest Grant, a distinguished nurse leader and the immediate past president of the American Nurses Association, for an insightful conversation on the importance of community building and engagement in nursing. Dr. Grant shares how belonging fosters compassionate, patient-centered care and strengthens the profession by ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
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Bias Reporting
As part of our commitment to be actively anti-bias as an organization, School of Nursing leadership openly invites members of the community to discuss concerns without fear of retribution.
We also understand that bias incidences can be difficult to report when they do occur, and some may prefer anonymous means. To that end, we invite members of our community to anonymously submit concerns through a digital form. These submissions are sent directly to School of Nursing Dean.
This printable PDF of an R Nursing rainbow flag that you can print and display to show your allyship and support for LGBTQIA+ people in health care.
Our Commitment to LGBTQIA+ in Health Care
At Rutgers School of Nursing, we are committed to fostering an environment where LGBTQIA+ individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We recognize the unique challenges individuals face in health care and are dedicated to promoting compassionate and patient-centered care. Through education and advocacy, we strive to eliminate disparities and ensure everyone can access affirming healthcare.
Contact: community-building@sn.rutgers.edu