INSIGHT into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, awarded the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the HEED Award for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the American Association for Men in Nursing has named the school a “Best School for Men in Nursing” for the sixth consecutive year.
The recognition highlights the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating how these values are integral to its mission, recruitment strategies, and future vision for the nursing profession.
Currently, 48 percent of students and nearly one-third of the faculty represent racial or ethnic minorities. Led by Jermaine Monk PhD, MSW, MS Mgmt, MA Th, MA, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the Office provides essential guidance and resources to ensure that diversity is reflected in every aspect of school life.
“Belonging begins with us. I could not be prouder of our collective effort as we work towards achieving inclusive excellence,” says Dr. Monk.
“We are committed to creating a purposeful culture of inclusive excellence and belonging across our school to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to thrive,” says JHSON Dean Sarah Szanton, PhD, RN, FAAN. “We are building a generation of nurses who represent the rich diversity of America and beyond, making for better, person-centered care.”
JHSON is committed to diversity and inclusion in the nursing profession. Looking ahead, JHSON recognizes clinical care only accounts for about 20 percent of a person’s health, while social determinants, things like where a person lives and works, their education and income, determine up to 80 percent. Since social determinants of health are foundational to the nursing approach to care, and nurses make up the largest health care workforce, nurses will play a critical role in shaping the future of health and health care. Furthermore, a diverse nursing workforce is equipped with the expertise and cultural competency to enhance interventions throughout the continuum of care.
To achieve lasting health equity, nurses from diverse backgrounds must be involved in shaping policy. These nurses will be the strategic experts, innovators, and influencers who drive change at the highest levels of government and healthcare, helping to build a more equitable and compassionate system. The nursing workforce of the future will play a vital role in improving health outcomes and closing care gaps, ensuring that all communities have the opportunity to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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Located in Baltimore, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a globally-recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice. In U.S. News & World Report rankings, the school is No. 1 nationally for its DNP program and No. 2 for its master’s. In addition, JHSON is ranked as the No. 3 nursing school in the world by QS World University. The school is a five-time recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award and a four-time Best School for Men in Nursing award recipient. For more information, visit www.nursing.jhu.edu.
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