1C: Antiracism Assignments: Empowering Students as Advocates for Healthcare Equity

Wednesday, September 17  |  2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 

This presentation highlights strategies for teaching nursing students to become proactive bystanders in addressing racial discrimination and advocating for patients in clinical settings. Using competency-based assignments and low-fidelity in-class simulations, educators can help students reflect on biases, challenge stereotypes, and build essential skills in empathy, communication, cultural humility, and advocacy within a safe, supportive environment.

Presenters: 

Monika Costa, Ed.D, MSN, RNC, IBCLC | University of Saint Joseph

Tamara Holland, EdD, CNM, CHSE | Central Connecticut State University

Joan Kuhnly, DNP, NNP-BC, APRN, IBCLC, CNE | Westfield State University

Michele McKelvey, PhD, RN | Central Connecticut State University