Developing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment in which a collective sense of belonging exists is critical to achieving the mission and priorities of academic nursing. Students, staff, and faculty report that when they feel valued, respected, and welcomed by their classmates and colleagues, they experience stronger bonds with the campus community and the nursing profession. In this environment, students feel safe to share their experiences, engage in thoughtful discussion, and provide support to others. Our faculty and staff are empowered and work tirelessly to prepare the next generation of nurses.
Earlier this month, AACN announced Leadership Across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMP).SM) The Culture and Climate Survey is now available to all interested nursing schools. The LAMP survey examines how students, faculty, staff, and university classrooms are perceived as a community through five categories: fair treatment and observation of discrimination, sense of belonging, values of diversity and inclusion, campus services, and clinical training. Evaluations are made in thematic areas.
AACN recently completed work on a Johnson & Johnson-funded project focused on expanding the use of LAMP to a national audience. In this project, 51 nursing schools representing various types of institutions participated in a pilot study on culture and climate to ensure the effectiveness of the measure and to help administrators assess the strengths of the program. We’ve found it helpful to establish benchmarks that will help you understand the and shortcomings. It’s about inclusivity and belonging.
Analysis of the 2023 LAMP survey results shows significant differences among students, faculty, and staff in their responses to key questions. for example:
- 76% of faculty and 80% of staff feel connected to the School of Nursing, and just over 60% of students report feeling a strong sense of belonging.
- 32% of white students and 46% of African American and Asian students believe that subtle discrimination or microaggressions may exist in the structure of their programs. Among teachers, 55% of white teachers, 69% of African American teachers, and 61% of Asian teachers agreed.
- More than 50% of students agree that students of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities should be treated fairly. Over 75% of faculty and staff and over 55% of staff agree.
- An overwhelming majority (over 74%) of all groups surveyed agree that a diverse student body improves the educational experience for all students.
The results from this AACN-led initiative and research focused on belonging in nursing and higher education are summarized in a newly released book titled “Building a Culture of Belonging in Academic Nursing.” This useful publication explains how values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors influence an organization’s culture and how individuals feel connected to their campus and the nursing profession as a whole. Masu. In addition to the results of his 2023 LAMP study, this monograph includes recommendations for increasing a sense of belonging and engagement among students, faculty, and staff to help deans and faculty promote inclusive excellence. Contains 40 specific strategies you can use to
We encourage all members of the academic nursing community to review this important document and complete the online inquiry form to learn more about how your school can implement LAMP research at your institution. To provide quality care, reduce health disparities, and end health inequities, we must create more inclusive learning environments and prepare a more diverse nursing workforce. I strongly believe that it is important.
About the AACN Leadership Round
AACN Rounds with Leadership is a monthly forum where AACN’s Board of Directors and President and CEO comment on issues and trends impacting academic nursing.