The Equity & Engagement team at ANA are continuing to create resources for nurses to address inequities in the workplace. Elevate your awareness with updated resources on this page.
Navigate Nursing Webinar, 1.0 Contact Hour CNE (Free for ANA Members)
Launched on November 14, 2022
What does it mean to be an ally? Who is impacted when you do not speak up? How do you create unit/clinic and systems change in your workplace towards allyship?
Nurses that view this webinar will learn that being an ally benefits all nurses and will have the tools to empower them to take actionable steps towards combatting racism.
ANA's Opportunity & Impact webinar series serves as a forum for nurses to increase their knowledge about how inequity “shows up” in the profession and in healthcare and how to take action to do something about it.
This free 6 session virtual series provides education to hone the skills needed to confront inequities and empower nurses to become allies.
Register now for the Fall, 2026 series. CNE is available.
Navigate Nursing Webinar, 1.0 Contact Hour CNE (Free for ANA Members)
Launched on November 17, 2021
Nurses like you are confronted with racism both personally and professionally – impacting the mental, spiritual, and physical health of all people.
This webinar teaches you how to confront systemic racism within the nursing profession and address the impact that racism within nursing has on patients, families, communities, the health care system, and colleagues.
Top 10 Ways to be an Anti-Racist in Nursing
This infographic shares 10 ways every nurse can be an antiracist.
ACTIONABLE ALLYSHIP Self-Assessment Tool
Allyship is a never-ending commitment. Use this tool to assess where you are today! Work to progress through the continuum and to improve your score in each zone each time. Then rinse, repeat.
Allyship in Nursing Flyer
Allyship is a never-ending commitment. Use this flyer to assess where you are today and work to progress through the continuum.
National Survey on Racism in Nursing
This survey of 5,623 nurses in October 2021 shows racism is a substantial problem within the profession. The survey was conducted by the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing.
Summary of Listening Sessions
The Commission held listening sessions to hear directly from nurses of color. These conversations informed policies and practices to address systemic racism.
