New England nurse organizations develop pledge to champion diversity, equity

Spurred by the death of George Floyd last year, the Organization of Nurse Leaders, which represents nurse leaders in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Vermont, worked with the New England Regional Black Nurses Association to create the Nurse’s Pledge to Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. The pledge was developed to stimulate self-reflection and discussion concerning the racial status quo, according to an article in the February issue of Nurse Leader detailing the creation of the pledge. Nurses from across the country have signed the pledge, which organizers say is catalyzing action to build a more just and inclusive society.