SON Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Asian Heritage Month

In observance of Asian Heritage Month, we would like to recognize our esteemed Asian and Asian American faculty for their contributions in transforming nursing education, science, and service. Their incredible breadth of work and scholarship represents healthcare-focused innovation and leadership.

About the School of Nursing

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is a vibrant and inclusive community that is committed to educating nurse leaders and scholars who are as diverse as the communities in which they live and serve. We are deeply committed to the dignity and equality of all persons inclusive of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status.

As one of the top nursing schools in the United States, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing takes great pride in being a leader in education and social change.

Stop by our office (Suite 250) for more information.

Past Events

Racial Literacy for the Modern Healthcare Classroom - Part II

Racial Literacy for the Modern Healthcare Classroom - Part II

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10:30am - 12:30pm

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

Dr. Keisha Green

Healthcare educators will learn strategies for identifying race-based biases and will develop racial literacy skills for classroom discourse, teaching practices, and curricular content. Dr. Keisha Green currently serves as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies at UMass Amherst College of Education. Dr. Green earned her doctorate from Emory University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Please RSVP your attendance here!
Racial Literacy for the Modern Healthcare Classroom - Part I

Racial Literacy for the Modern Healthcare Classroom - Part I

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
10:30am - 12:30pm

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

Dr. Keisha Green

Healthcare educators will learn strategies for identifying race-based biases and will develop racial literacy skills for classroom discourse, teaching practices, and curricular content. Dr. Keisha Green currently serves as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies at UMass Amherst College of Education. Dr. Green earned her doctorate from Emory University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Please RSVP your attendance here!
Creating an Inclusive Learning & Working Environment for Individuals with Intellectual & Physical Disabilities

Creating an Inclusive Learning & Working Environment for Individuals with Intellectual & Physical Disabilities

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
10:30am - 12:30pm

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

Dr. Victoria Verlezza

The topics of intellectual and physical abilities are often left out of diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations. In our organization, this can lead to further marginalization and alienation for these individuals in the classroom and workplace. Through an intersectional perspective, we will explore ways to broaden our understanding, discourse, and advocacy for individuals that are neurodivergent and/or have physical disabilities. Dr. Victoria Verlezza is a DEI educator and consultant who holds a doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Please RSVP your attendance here!
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Field Trip

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Field Trip

Friday, January 12, 2024
8:30 am - 1:30 pm (Half-Day Experience)

Join the NHWSN for an educational and community building experience at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. This trip will include a facility tour, two interactive learning workshops, and a catered lunch. This is a school-wide initiative that is open to all faculty and staff.

Transportation will be provided.

Bus Leaves SON @ 8:15 am
Bus Returns SON @ 1:30 pm

Seats are limited!

Reserve Your Spot Here!
Professional Development Series: Creating an Inclusive Learning and Working Environment for Individuals with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities

Professional Development Series: Creating an Inclusive Learning and Working Environment for Individuals with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided) Room 203 - Please RSVP your attendance here! The topics of intellectual and physical abilities are often left out of diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations. In our organization, this can lead to further marginalization and alienation for these individuals in the classroom and workplace. Through an intersectional perspective, we will explore ways to broaden our understanding, discourse, and advocacy for individuals that are neurodivergent and/or have physical disabilities. Dr. Victoria Verlezza is a DEI educator and consultant who holds a doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.

Dr. Victoria Verlezza

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement.; For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu  

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Latina Nurse Leaders

Latina Nurse Leaders

Friday, November 10, 2023
12:00-1:00pm

A Conversation with Advocate, Author, and Researcher

Friday, November 10, 2023
Lunch Provided
1520 Clifton Rd., Room 203
12:00 - 1:00 pm

Join us for an informal and candid discussion with three Latina nurse leaders. Learn about their journeys in nursing and how they are shaping the future of healthcare.

Dr. Adrianna Nava (PhD, MPA, MSN, RN), the current president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), Research Scientist at NCQA, and Visiting Scholar in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez (DNP, RN, CIC, CPPS, CPHRM), author of Latinas in Nursing: Stories of Determination, Inspiration, and Trust and Associate Director of Health Equity Measures at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE).

Dr. Roxana Chicas (PhD, RN), assistant professor and scientist in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

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Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff: Community Building Lunches

Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff: Community Building Lunches

Friday, September 22, 2023

LHM celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.

Join your friends, colleagues, and SON community members for lunch as we recognize the month. Attendees will be able to partackin in Salsa dance lessons and a Latinx trivia game.

Friday, September 22, 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Scotus Impact: Higher Education, Healthcare, and Beyond

Scotus Impact: Higher Education, Healthcare, and Beyond

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
11 am - 1 pm

Join us for an informative presentation and discussion on the current Supreme Court of the United States. The court's decisions have wide-ranging implications on our lives, but most of us know little beyond the headlines.

Nurse Practitioner to Painter: Entering Wellness Through Art and Creativity

Nurse Practitioner to Painter: Entering Wellness Through Art and Creativity

Monday, April 10, 2023
12:00-1:00 pm

A Conversation with Artist Michael Cade

Open to all students, faculty and staff. If you will be at the ENLC ( 250 Ponce de Leon Ave.), please register through the link below. This event with have lunch and original artwork.

Register for Lunch and Conversation
Racism: Public Health Crisis? with Dr. Jonathan Metzl

Racism: Public Health Crisis? with Dr. Jonathan Metzl

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Lecture: 11:00am - 12:15pm / Lunch: 12:15 - 1:00pm

Racism: A Public Health Crisis? How the Politics of Racial Resentment Undermine Individual and Societal Health and Well-Being

School of Nursing, Room 108
Sponsored b
y: School of Nursing
Co-Sponsors
: Goizueta Business School, School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, and John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice

In this political era, many working and middle-class white Americans are drawn to politicians who pledged to make their lives great again. However, many of the policies they championed placed white Americans at ever-greater risk of illness and even death. Racial resentment fueled pro-gun laws in Missouri, caused resistance to the Affordable Care Act in Tennessee, and drove cuts to schools and social services in Kansas. The results of these policies? Increasing deaths by gun suicide, rising dropout rates, and falling life expectancies. Based on his critically acclaimed book, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment in Killing America’s Heartland, Dr. Metzl research reveals why racial hierarchies, or the struggle to preserve white supremacy, is leading our nation towards its demise. This lecture and discussion will offer smart and necessary plans for working collectively toward a society that would be healthier for everyone.

Register for Lunch and Lecture
Leaning In: Developing Knowledge & Tools for an Inclusive Workplace (Part 2)

Leaning In: Developing Knowledge & Tools for an Inclusive Workplace (Part 2)

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
11:00-1:00 pm

Organizational Approach (Part 2)

An organization’s design and behavior play a critical role in the sustainability of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The session will explore strategies to move equity and inclusion from an individual resource to an organizational value.

Register for Lunch and Workshop
Leaning In: Developing Knowledge & Tools for an Inclusive Workplace (Part 1)

Leaning In: Developing Knowledge & Tools for an Inclusive Workplace (Part 1)

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
11:00-1:00 pm

Introspective Approach (Part 1)

This session will offer in depth dialogue around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as they impact our everyday lives, personally, professionally, and academically. Participants will examine the concepts of JEDI, including ways in which an individual’s identities place them in a social hierarchy that that can be leveraged to advance equitable outcomes.

Register for Lunch by Friday, February 24

Register for Lunch and Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Awards

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Awards

Thursday, January 19, 2023
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual Awards Ceremony

Each year, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Goizueta Business School, the Emory School of Medicine, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing join together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards program. The event recognizes and celebrates people and organizations in the greater Atlanta area who have demonstrated unparalleled efforts to fight injustice. Award nominations are open through January 9.

This year's awards celebration theme is “The Sword That Heals: Championing Leaders of Peace, Love, and Justice” and is centered on MLK Jr.’s quotation, “Non-violence is a powerful and just weapon. It is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles [those] who wield it. It is a sword that heals.” Guest speaker for the event will be Rashard Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, and Emory Long-Term Acute Care.

Click here to register for the event.
Understanding Judaism and Dismantling Antisemitism: Professional Development Series

Understanding Judaism and Dismantling Antisemitism: Professional Development Series

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
11:45-12:45 pm

Hybrid Session: Session Zoom: ID 987 0691 1879/Lunch – 1520 Clifton Rd. (Room 110)

This session will focus on the understanding core principles of Judaism and exploring ways to support practicing students, colleagues, and patients. Also, this session will highlight strategies to recognize and address antisemitism as our community strives to supports religious diversity.

Rabbi Jordan Braunig serves as the Jewish Chaplain at Emory University and seeks to be a resource to the diverse, robust, and inclusive Jewish community on campus. He received his master’s from Hebrew College.

Sponsored SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For additional information and or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu.

RSVP for Lunch by 10:00am Monday, October 31
Developing Religious Pluralism: Professional Development Series

Developing Religious Pluralism: Professional Development Series

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
11:45-1:00 pm

Hybrid Session with lunch provided: Session Zoom: ID 459 247 2166/Lunch – 1520 Clifton Rd. (Room 110)

This session will focus on the importance of religious diversity and religious pluralism in our lives, workplace, and practice. As we strive for a more inclusive world, we must recognize the privilege that accompany certain faith backgrounds and beliefs specifically in the American context. Eduardo Pazos serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Inclusion and Diversity and Director of Multicultural Student Life at Bowdoin College and has earned his master’s degree in religion from Yale University.

RSVP for lunch by Friday, October 21
Georgia on My Mind: Understanding the Local, State, and National Politics Shaping the 2022 Midterm Election

Georgia on My Mind: Understanding the Local, State, and National Politics Shaping the 2022 Midterm Election

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
12:00-1:00 pm

Virtual Event: Zoom ID 999 8415 2158

The Georgia Gubernatorial and Senate races are dominating news coverage for the 2022 midterm elections. Can Abrams close the polling gap against Kemp? Does Walker have a chance of winning over Black voters? What are the key issues and concerns among the electorate as we enter this highly anticipated election season?  How are significant policy changes to reproductive rights and access to the franchise influencing the races? Join us as we explore these questions and more. Dr. Chryl Laird is an Associate Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland College Park.

Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Register for this free
Historical Context of Row V. Wade

Historical Context of Row V. Wade

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
12:10-1:15 PM

Implications of Nursing Practice in Modern Times

Join our expert panelists for a discussion on Row V. Wade, key SCOTUS decisions, and the impact of repealing reproductive rights on marginalized communities and individuals. This session will offer historical, legal, and healthcare perspectives surrounding these important issues and implications for nursing practices.

Community Connection Program

Community Connection Program

Friday, July 1, 2022

Belonging to a community is an important aspect of the student experience. The SON has made this a top priority by investing in connections among students, faculty, and staff. This new initiative allows for participants to connect and fellowship.

The Community Connection Program begins this summer. Be on the lookout for details and your assigned community group in the upcoming weeks. This program will conclude at the end of summer semester. Hopefully, the connections you make will last throughout your time at Emory and beyond.

Community Connection Groups:

  • (8-10) MN+MSN Students Per Team
  • Faculty (Co-Lead)
  • Staff (Co-Lead)

Time Commitment

  • 1 In-person Group Gathering
  • 1 Virtual Group Gathering
  • 1 Individual Check-In with Group Co-Leads

All activities are free. If you are unable to attend any activities, please inform your Co-Leads.

For questions/concerns, please contact us at nursingstudentservices@emory.edu

Men in Nursing: Roundtable Discussion

Men in Nursing: Roundtable Discussion

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
5:00- 6:00pm Virtual Zoom Event

Join us for a live panel discussion with men who are transforming health care as nurse leaders. Learn about nursing as a career and why US News and World Report recently ranked nursing as the #1 job in Health Care 2022.  

Guest Panelists: De’Von Cross, Dr. Tim Cunningham, Dr. Michael McFarland, Aaron Montgomery, Everett Moss II, Scott Nguy, and Chauncey Ward.

Sponsors: Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Building Capacity: Expanding Knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Building Capacity: Expanding Knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
11:45 – 1:00 PM Virtual Zoom Event

Professional Development Series

The session will focus on building the capacity of community members to engage with the LGBTQIA+ community with respect and dignity to positively influence health and social justice. Sharon Chia Claros

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Queer Resource Center for The Claremont Colleges
Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For any addition information, accommodations and or concerns, please contact us at son-diversity@emory.edu

Understanding Islam: Dispelling Myths for Optimal Healthcare and Engagement

Understanding Islam: Dispelling Myths for Optimal Healthcare and Engagement

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
11:45-1:00 PM

Professional Development Series

This session will focus on building capacity within our nursing community to engage with the Islamic faith, while addressing myths, biases, and misconceptions.  As the faces of America and subsequentially healthcare changes, it is imperative that we expand our knowledge to provide optimal healthcare and a more welcoming environment for all. Dr. Ahmed serves Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Faculty in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration program at the University of Vermont.

Amer Ahmed, Ed.D.
Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For additional accommodations or concerns, please contact us directly at son-diversity@emory.edu

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Diversity News

Emory School of Nursing master's degree programs recognized as best in nation

Emory School of Nursing master's degree programs recognized as best in nation

Master’s degree programs at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of graduate schools, released today.

The school’s Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing programs came in at the top spot among all nursing schools, while the Doctor of Nursing Practice program retained its No. 6 standing. U.S. News placed the school No. 2 in its undergraduate program rankings last fall.

Multiple graduate specialties at the School of Nursing also earned high marks in today’s rankings, including:

Master of Science in Nursing

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care – No. 4
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – No. 4
  • Family Nurse Practitioner – No. 6

Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – No. 5
  • Family Nurse Practitioner – No. 5
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care – No. 6

“We are always honored to be recognized among the top nursing programs,” says Dean Linda McCauley, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN. “This recognition is a testament to our diverse and excellent faculty, staff and students, along with our alumni and partners, who shape the future of nursing and impact our world’s health and well-being. I am incredibly proud of our entire school community.”

The accolades come during a period of growth for the school in research and enrollment. Third among all nursing schools for National Institutes of Health grant funding, the school also received record funding in 2022 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration and other federal agencies for health care delivery, research and training programs.

Enrollment has grown from 475 students to nearly 1,300 students during McCauley’s 14-year tenure, and 100 percent of graduates across all programs are employed within six months of graduation. The school recently launched psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and cardiovascular perfusion science programs to meet current and emerging health care needs. Last fall, the school opened its Emory Nursing Learning Center — a $20.6 million, 70,000-square-foot expansion for simulation and continuing education.

The National League for Nursing has recognized the school as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for its work in enhancing student learning and professional development and promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty, and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has tapped 74 faculty and alumni as AAN Fellows, the profession’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice and research. The school is also ranked among the top 10 nursing schools by Nurse.org.

U.S. News assesses both nursing master's programs and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs on their research activity, faculty resources, student excellence, and qualitative ratings from experts.

About the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing 

As one of the nation's top nursing schools, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is committed to educating visionary nurse leaders and scholars. The school offers undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and non-degree programs, bringing together cutting-edge resources, distinguished faculty, top clinical experiences, and access to leading health care partners to shape the future of nursing and impact our world's health and well-being.

Master’s degree programs at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of graduate schools, released today.
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Leadership

To further support our diverse community, the School of Nursing has its own Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Office of DEI reflects our unwavering commitment rooted in the core values of our mission. Our team is committed to using our experience and passion to fostering an academic workspace that is free of all forms of discrimination and allows every person to thrive and be recognized.

photo of Lisa Muirhead
Lisa
Muirhead

DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Benjamin
Harris

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stella
Clarke-Dubose

Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Partners

Books

American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear – Khaled Beydoun

Antisemitism – Deborah Lipstadt

Biased – Jennifer Eberhardt

Between the World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Coates

Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People – Banaji/Greenwald

Dear White America – Tim Weiss

Diversity and Inclusion in Quality Patient Care: Your Story/Our Story – A Case-Based Compendium - Martin, Heron, Moreno-Walton, Strickland

How to be an Antiracist - Ibram X. Kendi

Inclusive Leadership – Sweeney/Bothwick

Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson

Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation – Derald Sue Wing

No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement - Joseph Shapiro

Notes of a Native Son – James Baldwin

So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo

Stamped From the Beginning – Ibram X. Kendi

Strategic Diversity Leadership – Damon Williams

The Fire Next Time – James Baldwin

The Latino Threat – Leo Chavez

The New Jim Crow – Michelle Alexander

Whistling Vivaldi – Claude Steele

White Fragility - Robin Diangelo

White Rage – Carol Anderson

Multimedia

Videos

Development

Emory University Continuing Education

Dealing with Difficult People
Strategic Communication in the Workplace

Emory University Learning & Organizational Development

Crucial Conversations
Crucial Accountability
The Change Cycle
Navigating Beyond Conflict
Strategies for Influencing Others

We've all heard that we should treat others like we want to be treated. But, we, SON DEI Office, are taking that golden rule to the next level. At the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, we recognize, respect and love that there is goodness in everyone. So, we are choosing to go above and beyond, and not just find the good, but BE THE GOODNESS we seek. Join us in this movement. Everyday. Whether in small acts, or large, choose to go higher. #Go Platinum

Stop by our office (Suite 250) for more information.

About the School of Nursing

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is a vibrant and inclusive community that is committed to educating nurse leaders and scholars who are as diverse as the communities in which they live and serve. We are deeply committed to the dignity and equality of all persons inclusive of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status.

As one of the top nursing schools in the United States, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing takes great pride in being a leader in education and social change.