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At the North Carolina Nurses Association, we are firmly committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and in all that we do. We believe that embracing the principles of DEI strengthens our ability to create an inclusive environment for all nurses, successfully work as the voice of all nurses, and ultimately enhances our ability to provide exceptional nursing care and ensure the health and well-being of all people. Our commitment to DEI is fundamental to our mission and values and is reflected therein, but to be effective must be a lived commitment by all leaders and members of NCNA in all of the work that we do. As an organization, we pledge to relentlessly pursue and promote excellence rooted in inclusion of all.
Guiding Principles for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Presented by the North Carolina Nurses Association and sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Diversity in Nursing Leadership Fellowship supports individual goal development and addresses challenges faced by underrepresented populations. Funded through private grants, it is not subject to state or federal policy changes. As part of NCNA’s strategic priority of Relentless Inclusion, the fellowship reflects the association’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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2025-26 Fellowship Application
Applications for the 2025-26 Diversity in Nursing Leadership Fellowship are closed.
Racial Reckoning Statement from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
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Relentlessly Pursuing Inclusion: An Open Letter from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Board of Directors
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NC Nurses Association Releases Racial Reckoning Statement and Commits to Increased Inclusivity
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Read the three-part series by NCNA member Dr. Phoebe Pollitt, RN below.