College of Nursing Definition of Diversity
The College of Nursing definition of diversity embraces a broad range of identities and ancestral backgrounds, including those that have been historically underrepresented within the nursing community. Diversity bridges all aspects of human difference, social identities, and social group differences, including but not limited to:
- race, ethnicity, creed, color,
- sex, gender, gender identity, sexual identity,
- socio-economic status, caste
- language, culture, national origin, religion/spirituality,
- age, (dis)ability,
- military/veteran status,
- political perspective, and
- associational preferences
*Approved September 2020 by the College of Nursing's Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Committee
Diversity - UI Health Sciences
The College of Nursing collaborates with the UI Health Science Colleges and the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics to provide a variety of events and activities that support an inclusive learning environment and increased knowledge about cultural competency in health care through:
- Welcome reception for diverse health science students
- Welcome reception for LGBTQ health science students
- Winter weather workshop for international students
- Culturally responsive health care in Iowa conference
- CultureVision training
- Guest lectures and other health related workshops
- UIHC nurse residency program diversity training
In addition, the College of Nursing is part of the UI Health Sciences' Diversity Committee.