Presenters: Marilyn Harrington, PhD, AGNP-C, Assistant Dean for DEI/Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, Associate Professor, Director of Center for Global Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX

For the past two years, AACN has been engaged in a national discussion with other members of the National Commission to Address Racism in nursing. The Commission published its foundational report on racism in nursing in May, 2022 and the dialogue continues. The work for now and for the future is to own, amplify, understand, and change how racism negatively impacts colleagues, patients, families, communities, and the healthcare system. This panel will provide insights into this important work and opportunity for continued dialogue.

Panelists: Lydia H Albuquerque, DNP, ACNP-BC, Professor, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
G. Rumay Alexander, EdD, MSN, Professor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, ANA Scholar-in-Residence, National Commission Addressing Racism in Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC
Kenya V. Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, Associate Provost for Social Mission & Academic Excellence, Chamberlain University, Addison, IL
Sarah M. Killian, DNP, RN, 22^nd National President, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, Washington, DC
Blake K. Smith, MSN, RN, Board Presdient, American Association of Men in Nursing, Omaha, NE

Facilitator: Wanda Thruston, DNP, APRN, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC

Presenter: Angela D. Alston, DNP, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor, Chief Diversity Officer, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH

Facilitator: Shelley A. Johnson, EdD, MBA, RN, Dean and Professor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

Learn from others how to plan, launch, integrate and sustain a DEI initiative.

Who should attend:The nursing program or individuals recognize the importance of DEI with no DEI planning or initiatives implemented and maybe contemplating its next steps.

Facilitator: Nichole Crenshaw, DNP, APRN, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs, Associate Professor of Clinical, Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Miami, Miami, FL

Who should attend:The nursing program is interested in advancing its DEI work and has put some strategies or actions in motion.

Facilitator: Terrica M Durbin, PhD, DNP, Associate Professor, Director, School of Nursing, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Who should attend:The nursing program is actively engaged in advancing its DEI work.

Facilitator: Carolyn Montoya, PhD, RN, Professor and Interim Executive Vice Dean, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Who should attend:A commitment to DEI is fully institutionalized throughout the organization both internally and externally.

Facilitator: Paula Alexander-Delpech, PhD, APRN, Associate Professor, Chief Diversity, and Inclusion Officer, Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY

Who should attend:Deans and associate/assistant deans of nursing programs with various interest in advancing its DEI work at their school.

Facilitator: Shelley A. Johnson, EdD, MBA, RN, Dean and Professor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

This is AACN's version of TEDTalks, whereby presenters have 20 minutes to get their key points across and the audience has five minutes to ask questions. Podium Abstract Presentations run concurrently, and you may select from four topics.

Presenter: Loretta Heuer, PhD, RN, Professor, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Facilitator: Sally Ellis Fletcher, PhD, RN, Associate Dean for Students School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

This is AACN's version of TEDTalks, whereby presenters have 20 minutes to get their key points across and the audience has five minutes to ask questions. Podium Abstract Presentations run concurrently, and you may select from four topics.

Presenter: Tana Karenke, PhD, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor, Mentor/Advisor Specialist, Marquette University, Milwaukee. WI

Facilitator: Lenetra Jefferson, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Troy University, Troy, AL

This is AACN's version of TEDTalks, whereby presenters have 20 minutes to get their key points across and the audience has five minutes to ask questions. Podium Abstract Presentations run concurrently, and you may select from four topics.

Presenter: Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Facilitator: Patsy R. Smith, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK

This is AACN's version of TEDTalks, whereby presenters have 20 minutes to get their key points across and the audience has five minutes to ask questions. Podium Abstract Presentations run concurrently, and you may select from four topics.

Presenter: Jennifer Nahum, DNP, CPNP-AC, Clinical Assistant Professor, Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University, HoHoKus, NJ

Facilitator: Patricia A. Varga, PhD, RN, Professor & Chair RN BSN Program, Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

The presentation will frame the current environment and highlight organizations that have joined the movement to transform diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sterling will offer practical examples of strategies and metrics leading healthcare organizations are leveraging to advance this agenda. Nurse educators will be challenged to engage and embrace the role of the nurse citizen in practice and education.

Presenters: Terrie Sterling, MSN, MBA, RN, Interim Chief Executive Officer, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Facilitator: Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, Associate Professor, Director of Center for Global Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX

Presenters: Wanda Thruston, DNP, APRN, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC
Sally Ellis Fletcher, PhD, RN, Associate Dean for Students School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Marilyn Harrington, PhD, AGNP-C, Assistant Dean for DEI/Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Masako Mayahara, PhD, RN, CHPN, FPCN, Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson, College of Nursing, Community, System and Mental Health Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, Associate Professor, Director of Center for Global Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX
Patsy R. Smith, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK