DEI & Healthcare: Nursing Resources

The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) represents male nurses in the U.S. The organization collaborates with other health care organizations and policymakers to address gender-based disparities in nursing.

The Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) represents nurses and nursing students of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, works to increase the visibility of AAPI nurses in health care, and promotes cultural competency among health care providers.

GLMA Nursing represents LGBTQ+ nurses and nursing students in the U.S. One of the group’s key priorities is to increase the number of LGBTQ+ nurses in the nursing profession by providing support and resources to LGBTQ+ nursing students.

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) promotes the recruitment and retention of Hispanic nurses through leadership, advocacy, education, and research.

The National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) is a coalitional organization that represents several ethnic minority nursing associations, including NANAINA, NAHN, NBNA, and PNAA, among others. The organization promotes the recruitment, retention, and advancement of ethnic minority nurses.

The National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND) represents nurses with disabilities. Its mission is the inclusion and full participation of nurses with disabilities in the nursing profession.

The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) provides scholarships and mentorship to and advocates for Filipino-American nurses in health care and nursing education.