Diversity & Inclusion Workshops

AACN offers five diversity & inclusion workshops. These workshops are currently offered on a contract basis to support schools' ability to increase capacity in addressing diversity issues within their nursing program. See descriptions outlined below.

Fundamentals of Holistic Admissions Review | 6 Hours

Overview: This workshop shows how the holistic admissions process is used to increase and shape student diversity at schools of nursing. Expert presenters will introduce and dissect the fundamentals of the mission-driven Experiences-Attributes-Metrics holistic admissions model.

Activities: Using guided discussion and activities, participants will develop a strategic approach to advance the implementation of a holistic admission process unique to their nursing program.

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Measurement and Evaluation of Your Holistic Admissions Review Process | 6 Hours

Overview: This workshop is designed for nursing schools ready to implement a fully developed holistic admissions review process. Presenters will introduce the fundamental concepts for evaluating the strategies and impact of a holistic admissions review process.

Activities: Through interactive exercises, participants will identify resources and approaches to collecting formative and summative student data.

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Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment | 6 Hours

Overview: During this workshop, presenters introduce methods and strategies to develop a greater understanding and capacity to manage, foster, and promote optimal learning environments for all students.

Activities: Through discussion and activities, participants examine their own social identity, cultural biases, and stereotypes and discuss evidence-based strategies to mitigate their influence on judgments and interactions in the learning environment for historically marginalized and underrepresented students.

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Fostering Success of Students from Diverse Backgrounds | 6 Hours

Overview: During this workshop, presenters introduce an evidence-based student success model of support programs to address specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds who face barriers to academic success.

Activities: Participants will learn the foundations of the Input-Environment-Outcomes model and learn how to identify evidenced-based student support strategies.

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Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention of Nursing Faculty from Diverse Backgrounds | 4 Hours

Overview: During this workshop, presenters discuss the importance of increasing diversity in nursing faculty, how it fosters a culture of academic and inclusive excellence, and cultural and climate barriers to retention.

Activities: Participants will examine cultural and climate challenges to faculty retention and develop strategies for effective recruitment and retention.

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Interested in Conducting a LAMP℠ Survey?

The LAMP℠ survey instrument provides action reports that assess the unique culture and programmatic characteristics of individual schools of nursing. LAMP℠ gives academic administrators a better understanding of how their learning environment influences student experiences and achievement, which can help drive institution-level decision-making and meaningful change. Nursing schools interested in learning more about the LAMP℠ survey, including expectations for participating schools, are encouraged to complete the LAMP℠ inquiry form.

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Contact Us

To schedule a workshop at your school of nursing or for additional questions, please contact: Christine Downing, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, at cdowning@aacnnursing.org.