Advancing Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Healthcare

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive healthcare environment. Students will learn about the various dimensions of diversity and explore the ways in which social and structural determinants of health and systemic inequities can impact patient care and outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own biases and how they may impact their interactions with patients and colleagues. Students will learn strategies for mitigating bias and promoting health equity to reduce disparities in health outcomes.