Cultural Humility and Allyship: Enhancing Nursing Education

Abstract

As nurse educators navigate the realities of racial injustice and deeply polarizing issues in the United States, we must reflect on our own biases, educate ourselves on the impact of inequities, and thoughtfully use our faculty privilege to create change. Purposefully adjusting admissions procedures, hiring diverse faculty, and embedding cultural sensitivity in the curriculum are stepping stones to shaping the future of nursing. Impacting race relations by developing cultural humility and collegial allyship begins with humble inquiry. This article recounts a dialogue and presents the personal reflection of two peers committed to the critical work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.