Abstract
In many health care organizations, the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion,
and belonging (DEIB) are now given greater importance. However, deeper levels of cultural
awareness require nurse leaders to not only understand DEIB, but also to possess cultural
intelligence. Nurse leaders who espouse inclusive leadership competences could achieve
empowering practice cultures where all nurses are respected, trusted, and know that
they belong. This article describes obstacles that negate inclusive cultures, necessary
competencies, and solutions that when adopted, could result in nurse leaders building
sustainable inclusive practice cultures where all nurses thrive.
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Biography
Joy Parchment, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPDC, is an Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Academic Health Science Center, at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida. She can be reached at [email protected]
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Publication history
Published online: February 21, 2023
Accepted:
January 25,
2023
Received:
January 19,
2023
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