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 speak up when I witness racism as well as educate those around me. We should all be treated equally.
Candice
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 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 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 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
Be active in standing with, and working for, those affected instead of just standing by.
Breanne
Always treating everyone the way I want to be treated.
Isha
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 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
Listen and hold space for everyone, especially for those that look different than me.
Dominic
I pledge to set the example the world needs. See the good in everyone. Love everyone. No matter what.
Amy
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
I pledge to be the change I want to see by offering hope, positivity, knowledge, and advocacy.
Portia Zaire
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 continue to treat everyone that I encounter with respect and dignity and expect the same in return.
Karen
I pledge to end racism by inclusivity of exchanging ideas, camaraderie, and harmonious relationship among other people regardless of race, religion, sex, or beliefs.
Teofilo Gonzales
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 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 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 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 learn more about racism and to stand for those that are suffering because of others.
Sharon
I will treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Hermita
I pledge to treat people equally and not judge persons on their race, culture, religion, sexuality, or gender.
Cheryl
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