Nominations Deadline Extended to September 20
Sponsored by Nurse.com by OnCourse Learning, this award recognizes outstanding contributions made by an individual or a group that champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in nursing education.
August 30, 2017
AACN developed a structured NWD Technical Assistance Program that features an assessment of admissions practices, an on-site Holistic Admissions Review workshop, student recruitment and retention strategies, and models for building a successful mentoring program. A total of 24 out of 30 NWD grant recipients are working with AACN to complete the required training.
AACN is pleased to announce it is now offering Holistic Admissions Review Workshops! This workshop training is designed to help universities consider a broad range of factors reflecting the applicant’s academic readiness, contribution to the incoming class, and potential for success both in school and later as a professional. If you are interested in this workshop being offered at your school or other diversity services please complete the Diversity Service Request.
For more information contact Vernell DeWitty at vdewitty@aacnnursing.org.
See the latest resource for holistic review, an effective admissions strategy that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences alongside traditional measures of academic achievement.
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Organizational Culture: Why Diversity Matters
Jacinta Gauda is an executive coach and expert communications trainer. She has developed talent acquisition and global corporate diversity programs for leading corporations. This presentation highlights the best diversity practices in academic environments.
Diversity - Why Does it Matter?
Angela Amar is an associate professor and assistant dean for BSN Education in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. This presentation describes the influence of demographic changes and discuss strategies to navigate intercultural interactions to better meet the needs of patients, coworkers, and organizations.