Empower Belonging, Elevate Care
Rutgers School of Nursing is committed to creating and cultivating an environment that is not only inclusive and equitable, but one that actively works against racism and bias in our institutional practices, classrooms, curriculum, and daily interactions. In other words, we want equity and belonging 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 to action.
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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 equity and belonging in nursing. Dr. Grant shares how equity and belonging fosters compassionate, patient-centered care and strengthens the profession by ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
As we recognize Black History Month, this discussion highlights the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system—one where diversity enriches learning, practice, and patient outcomes. Rutgers School of Nursing remains committed to fostering this environment and is proud to have received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for three consecutive three years and named one of the Best Nursing Schools for Men for seven consecutive years.
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Racism and Bias Reporting
As part of our commitment to be actively anti-racist and 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 racist and 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, Angela Starkweather.
Email: DEIattheSON@sn.rutgers.edu
This printable PDF of an R Nursing rainbow flag that you can print and display to show your allyship and support for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in healthcare.
Our Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Healthcare
At Rutgers School of Nursing, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where LGBTQIA+ individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We recognize the unique challenges individuals face in healthcare and are dedicated to promoting health equity through compassionate, patient-centered care. Through education and advocacy, we strive to eliminate disparities and ensure everyone can access affirming and inclusive healthcare.
