Episode 178: Together, We Can Stop Racism and Create Equity in Nursing

Oct 22, 2021

Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN, lecturer from the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Family and Community Health, director-at-large on the American Nurses Association’s board of directors, and member of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how to eradicate discrimination and inequity among the nursing profession. Henderson presented on the topic during his keynote for the ONS Bridge™ virtual conference in September 2021.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today’s episode:

• The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
• Learn more about Henderson’s keynote session on racism in nursing.
• ONS Voice article: Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Requires a Closer Look at the Profession’s Structure
• ONS Voice article: Nurses Have a Role and Responsibility in Ending Racism
• ONS Voice article: What It Feels Like to Be a Nurse of Color
• ONS position statement on racism
• “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi
• Nurses You Should Know campaign
• Summary report of listening sessions on racism in nursing

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