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 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 end racism by recognizing and acknowledging that every person is a unique, never to be repeated miracle of God and to continue to work on loving my neighbor as myself.
Kaye
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
I pledge to treat patients, families, and peers as unique individuals. I will respect their autonomy in the healthcare space.
Cristen
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 build a better tomorrow whereby all people are treated with dignity and respect. I will strive to "get in good trouble, necessary trouble" to stamp out racist behavior whenever encountered or wherever I witness it!
Kim
Kim
Kim
I pledge to utilize all of the available tools to recognize the various forms of racism, share this knowledge, and become a positive influence to family, friends, colleagues and members of the community in regard to ending racism and other forms of discrimination.
Cathryn Kelly
I pledge to end racism in our profession and in my life!
Roberta
I pledge to put myself in my someone else’s shoes to help me gain understanding of how a situation affects them and help me serve people better.
Danielle
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
Ellen
Learning from the people who are directly affected by racism on what can be done better.
Crystal
I recognize that we are all connected through our humanity and I will great and care for each person as my brother and sister.
Patricia
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
Speaking up in my community against injustice and volunteering & donating to existing local initiatives to combat police brutality and youth incarceration.
Katie Locke
Be active in standing with, and working for, those affected instead of just standing by.
Breanne
I pledge to work to become better informed about racism by reading and discussions and to share this knowledge. I will work to uncover and address my unconscious biases. I will not shy away from difficult or uncomfortable topics of discussions related to racism and privilege. I will speak up.
Robin Hertel
I pledge to educate myself about matters of racism and pursue conversations around injustice with those directly affected by it. I also pledge to continue to be aware of my unconscious biases and privilege.
Jacqueline Savalle
Cassie
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 pledge to never see or judge anyone by color, culture, different beliefs nor hate, but plan to approach all in a position of listening, compassion and love.......no judgment.
Andrea
Report if l see any activity of racism at my work place
Esenam
I pledge to love and respect everyone equally as created in the perfect image of God. I stand with you!
Sarah