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 will support my family and friends who experience racism in order to help them effect change. I will strive to treat every person with equal love and compassion.
Mary Steffens
Cassie
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 pledge to continue to speak up and against racism, implicit bias and microaggressions. I pledge to not only protest but take action against racisim within my organization and community.
Consuela Johnson
I pledge to be unbiased towards all individuals no matter what their race, religion, culture or sexuality is. I will speak up to those that have prejudice remarks and educate my children on the importance of ending racism.
Kristina
I pledge to not focus on the short-term gains for equality, but listen to the wisdom of this moment. I will take the knowledge of current injustice to seek change for future generations. A steward of my actions, I will seek opportunities to learn and stand with those facing racism.
Kate
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 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 shall continue to treat everyone with respect and kindness. I will continue to educate myself about the concept of systemic racism.
Michele
Listen and hold space for everyone, especially for those that look different than me.
Dominic
Have open discussion, educate myself/others and when I see something say something. It takes all of us.
Love over fear!
Love over fear!
Racquell
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
I pledge to treat everyone with respect and dignity. I pledge to remain educated on racism and pursue conversations around injustice and stand up for everyone to be treated equally.
Jody
I will strive to end racism by learning more about the impact of systemic racism, reflecting on my own implicit bias, advocating for full inclusion in all decision making, listening to experiences and perspectives of others, and speaking out when injustice and racism are present.
Cindy Rothenberger
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
My whiteness does not serve me or anyone around me. It only seeks to divide us all based on arbitrary specifications invented by those who hold power. If I am not actively fighting against these systems of oppression, I am passively contributing to them. I fight with radical acceptance.
Therin
I pledge to continually educate myself and others on what it means to be racist and the numerous ways we can recognize and take a stand against racist words and actions. I pledge to be an advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves.
Angela
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
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 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
Always remember Dr. King's words to judge by the content of character not color of skin.
Treat everyone with love and respect, to speak up against injustices.
Treat everyone with love and respect, to speak up against injustices.
Theresa
I pledge to end racism in our profession and in my life!
Roberta
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 speak up when I hear bias towards other races and to be more aware of my own implicit biases. I will support candidates for public office who want to end racism, income disparity and healthcare disparity.
John