Celebrate Diversity Month: AMSN DEI Resource Roundup
April is Celebrate Diversity Month and a perfect time to check out the numerous resources the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) offers to members to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and help ensure diverse patient populations receive the care and support they need.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Health Care Workforce
AMSN offers a six-module e-learning course on DEI in nursing and healthcare, covering general DEI societal and healthcare information and focusing on five marginalized groups.
Medical-Surgical Monitor
Medical-Surgical Monitor, AMSN’s new online content destination, features articles on an assortment of nursing-related topics, including “Reflections of an Ally: Celebrating Pride,” and "Core Curriculum Spotlight: Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Environment for LGBTQIA+ Patients."
Med-Surg Moments
Revisit past episodes of the Med-Surg Moments Podcast that keep DEI top of mind:
- Episode 62: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Med-Surg Nursing Practice
- Episode 82: The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Initiative (Part 1)
- Episode 84: The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Initiative (Part 2)
- Episode 87: The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Initiative (Part 3)
AMSN Webinar Recordings
Past webinar recordings are available for purchase; AMSN members receive a discount.
AMSN Conference Sessions
- Microaggressions in Healthcare Environments
- Let’s Talk About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing
- Supporting Transgender Patients in Healthcare
- The Role of Bias in Health Care Inequities
Past conference sessions are available for purchase; AMSN members receive a discount.
Visit AMSN’s website for more information about these and other resources.
Want to write about a DEI topic that is of interest to you and your practice? Reach out to the AMSN content team at mmanghera@amsn.org and ahorner@amsn.org to find out how you can get published.