In June 2020 AMSN released a statement stating our commitment to end racism, in which there were four actions AMSN committed to undertake related to acknowledgement, engagement, advancing policy and educating nurses. We pledge to do our part to end racism. We recognize that racism harms people, health care and health. As we move forward, we invite you to join us in our pledge to end racism. We invite to share your pledge with us, to engage with us in committing to do all we can do to stop racism. View the AMSN Discrimination and Violence Statement.
In June 2020 AMSN released a statement, in which there were four actions AMSN committed to undertake related to acknowledgement, engagement, advancing policy and educating nurses. We pledge to do our part to end racism. We recognize that racism harms people, health care and health. As we move forward, we invite you to join us in our pledge to end racism. We invite you to share your pledge with us, to engage with us in committing to do all we can do to stop racism. View
the AMSN Discrimination and Violence Statement.
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I pledge to educate myself about both sides of each equation, to remove personal bias, avoid judgment, and treat everyone equally with respect and dignity. I will seek out and speak up when injustice or racism become apparent.
Asri Byll MSN, RN, CMSRN
I pledge to be a role model for my community and be respectful towards ALL that I come into contact with. No form of racism will be tolerated in my presence!
Deana Razo, BSN, RN
I pledge to be a role model for my community and be respectful towards everyone I come into contaxt with. I will not tolerate any form of racism in my presence.
Missy
I pledge to treat patients, families, and peers as unique individuals. I will respect their autonomy in the healthcare space.
Cristen
Learning from the people who are directly affected by racism on what can be done better.
Crystal
I pledge to end racism by recognizing and acknowledging that every person is a unique, never to be repeated miracle of God and to continue to work on loving my neighbor as myself.
Kaye
I pledge to educate myself and advocate for equality of all individuals regardless of race, gender, geographic location, disabilities, and any other unique factors that individual may possess. I welcome and invite individuals voices from all walks of life to ensure that everyone has a say.
Marie
I will approach each interpersonal interaction as an opportunity to appreciate and understand another's perception of the experience we are sharing. Remember to always be kind.
Veronica
I pledge to speak up when I see injustice, and I will continue to learn about systemic racism and its effects on those in my community, country, and world. I will also examine my own implicit bias and advocate to include all cultures and voices in decision-making.
Summer Bryant
I pledge to never tolerate racism of any kind, to speak out to those who are racist, and raise my children to never see race as a way of treating someone differently.
Patty Crosby
Speaking up in my community against injustice and volunteering & donating to existing local initiatives to combat police brutality and youth incarceration.
Katie Locke
Natasha
Listen and hold space for everyone, especially for those that look different than me.
Dominic
I pledge to continue to treat everyone that I encounter with respect and dignity and expect the same in return.
Karen
I will support my friends, colleagues, and community that are impacted by racism. I pledge to become better informed and not shy away from the topic or difficult situations regarding racism.
Jessica Tully
Be active in standing with, and working for, those affected instead of just standing by.
Breanne
I pledge to not accept physical features as an identification for people and demand that people use names as a matter of respect. I pledge to educate my staff and others about the value of all people and not accept any discrimination in any form
Andrea
I pledge to treat people equally and not judge persons on their race, culture, religion, sexuality, or gender.
Cheryl
I pledge to educate myself on the roots and causes of systemic racism. I will start with myself. I will listen. I will be kind. I will face injustice and racism holding hope and vision in my heart and actions. What a time to be alive!
Mary Jean Marsh
I pledge to speak up when I witness racism as well as educate those around me. We should all be treated equally.
Candice
I am listening to voices like Zerlina Maxwell, and reading Ta-Nehisi Coates so I can grasp other perspectives. I am speaking out on Social Media when racist memes are posted. I strive to be anti-racist with patients, colleagues, and in the virtual world.
Alice
I am pledging to end racism in any way possible. I pledge to stand up for equal rights, to recognize and speak out against racism, and to educate myself and others.
Jen
I pledge to be alert for hateful words and actions and to speak out against them. We must speak out against racism and hatred to exemplify all the best that we know our country can be. There is no place within the healthcare community for racism and hate.
Kelly Skinner, NOVA President
I will work with my colleagues, community, my children, and family to have meaningful discussions on race and ending racism on all levels. Above all, I pledge to stand up, speak out, and defend the rights of fellow citizens any time I can.
Lara Lipski