Diversity & Inclusion

In 2025-2026, the NLN will:

  • Promote policies and funding to recruit and retain nurses and nurse educators who mirror the diversity of the nation.
  • Advocate for culturally relevant policies that sustain nursing education leading to evidence-based health care delivery that addresses social determinants of health.
  • Support policies that address the diverse health needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations within the nation and the global community.
  • Promote policies and evidence-based strategies to foster and sustain inclusivity and belonging in academic and health care environments.
  • Advocate for a shared agenda among national nursing organizations to address social determinants of health to achieve health equity.