12 projects in 9 states elevating equity in the nurse workforce

12 projects in 9 states elevating equity in the nurse workforce

Several hospitals and health systems across the country were awarded $275,000 each for projects designed to elevate and tackle equity issues affecting the nurse workforce.

The grants were announced July 9 and jointly awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, AARP, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action.

"Nurses are witnesses to or recipients of racism and discrimination in health care settings. Yet, nurses are in the best position to leverage their commitment, expertise, and leadership to address these issues for patients, families, and co-workers," Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, professor and dean of nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and chair of the Future of Nursing's Campaign for Action, said in the release. So having the minds' of nurses behind these initiatives is key, she added.
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