NMC’s Clinical Practice Governance Leadership Council has committed to a position statement from the Organization of Nurse Leaders as a first step in committing to continue to learn about diversity, equity, inclusivity and bias.

The pledge states:

“As a nurse, I pledge to:

• Actively listen to learn
• Champion strategies that advance equity
• See, hear, and accept people from every race and culture
• Promote the practice of self-assessment for unconscious biases
• Examine my practice and consider methods I can employ to stop contributing to systemic racism
• Be anti-racist, and stand with and stand up for, those with racially and culturally diverse backgrounds
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity
• Increase diversity within my sphere of influence
• Advocate for anti-racist training in formal education
• Hold myself and others accountable to committing to reforms and action
• Pursue social justice by listening and engaging in dialogue with others, even when it is uncomfortable
• Support legislative efforts aimed at eliminating racism and discrimination, and supporting basic human rights
• Educate myself about systemic injustice, and then use my trusted voice to influence and educate others”

Read more in this PDF.