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Assessments to eradicate racism in nursing.

We uncover systemic barriers so you can focus on sustainable solutions.

Systemic biases perpetuate underrepresentation and reinforce disparities within our healthcare and nursing education settings.
           
These biases not only undermine the professional confidence of nurses but also disrupt collaboration within healthcare teams, hinder career progression, and impact the quality of patient care.
           
Our assessments are designed to uncover these deeply rooted barriers, enabling nursing and healthcare leaders to focus on sustainable solutions that promote diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and anti-racism.

19%

 

of registered nurses are from minority backgrounds

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2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey

63%

 

of nurses say they have personally experienced an act of racism in the workplace.

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American Nurses Association

57%

 

of nurses have challenged racism, with 64% of those efforts resulting in no charge.

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American Nurses Association

An assessment for health institutions.

Begin your institution's anti-racism journey by conducting a comprehensive organizational scan and examining individual perspectives among nursing staff and management.

Benchmark your policies and practices, shape your approach, and drive sustainable change through actionable, anti-racism insights with our Assessment to Eradicate Racism in Nursing™ and Report.

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  • Anonymized Reporting

  • Customized Benchmarking

  • Actionable Recommendations

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Identify Systemic Barriers and Biases

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Enhance Anti-Racism Initiative Effectiveness

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Strengthen Trust Between Staff and Management

Racism in nursing assessment data

Download our Assessment to Eradicate Racism in Nursing™ Case Study Report.

Discover insights from a case study involving two California-based health institutions on a journey to drive transformative change, create an equitable workforce, and advance anti-racism practices and policies.

Meet our Racism in Nursing and Healthcare Taskforce

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Dr. Anita Girard
DNP, RN, NEA-BC


ANA\California Board President 2019-2023, Taskforce Member

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Dr. Quanna Batiste-Brown
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

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Taskforce Member​

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Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore

DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

Taskforce Member

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Kim Brown Sims
MBA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC


Taskforce Member

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Tasha Haley
MSN, RN

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Taskforce Member​

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Samantha Gambles Farr
MSN, NP-C, CCRN, RNFA


Taskforce Member

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Nancy W. Parker

MSN, RN, PHN, CNL

Taskforce Member

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Dr. Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo
DNP, RN, CNL, NE-BC, CCRN-CMC, PHN, CPhT

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Taskforce Member​

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Jared Fesler

ANA\California Director of Communications & Programs, Taskforce Member

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Carla Stanley MBA-HC, BSN, RN, FACHE, HCM-BC, NEA-BC, NE-BC

Advocacy Institute Fellow 2023​, Contributor

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Dr. Bri DuBose
PhD, MHI, RN

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Advocacy Institute Fellow 2023​, Contributor​

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Dr. James Q Simmons
DNP, AGACNP-BC


Advocacy Institute Fellow 2022​, Contributor

An assessment for nursing education.

Align Institutional Strategic Initiatives

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Strengthen Trust Between School and Community

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Collaborate with External Organizations

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Begin your nursing school's anti-racism journey by conducting an in-depth organizational scan and analyzing individual viewpoints among nursing faculty, administration, and students.

Evaluate your policies and programs, develop your strategy, and drive transformation with actionable, insights promoting anti-racism with our Assessment to Eradicate Racism in Nursing Education™.

 

  • Anonymous Assessment

  • Feedback Mechanisms

  • Case Study Report

Meet our Racism in Nursing Education Taskforce

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Dr. Christina Kelley
DNP, APRN, CNS, NE-BC


ANA\California Nursing Education Director 2023-2025

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Dr. Quanna Batiste-Brown
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

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Taskforce Member​

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Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

Taskforce Member

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Aron King
MS, RN

Taskforce Member

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Shontaya Carrico
MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ

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Taskforce Member​

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Lourdes Moldre
MSN, BSN, RN, ACNP-BC


Taskforce Member

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Dr. Loleater Gibson
EdD, MSN, BSN

Advocacy Institute Fellow 2024, Contributor

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Dr. Deborah Finn-Romero
DNP, RN, PHN, PACT

Contributor

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Jared Fesler

ANA\California Director of Communications & Programs, Taskforce Member

Advocacy Institute Fellows - Racism in Nursing Education

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"Working with ANA\California on the launching the Assessment to Eradicate Racism in Nursing™ case study has been truly inspiring. We're uncovering data and insights into how nursing schools are approaching anti-racism, and providing actionable recommendations. We have a powerful opportunity to create change across institutions and build a more equitable, inclusive future for nursing education."

Dr. Loleater Gibson EdD, MSN, BSN
Advocacy Institute Fellow 2024

To remain silent is to be complicit.

What will you do to eradicate racism in nursing and healthcare?

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