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Evidence-Based Practice
Aspiring Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) and educators must promote diversity,
equality, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and clinical settings. This entails using tactics
supported by evidence to create a setting where everyone is treated equally and respectfully,
regardless of their history, identity, or situation.
One key strategy is understanding the difference between equality and equity (Equality
Diversity & Inclusion, 2021). Equity recognizes that people have various situations and
distributes resources accordingly for an equitable end, unlike equality, which seeks to provide
everyone the same resources or chances. Adopting an equitable approach creates A more
inclusive atmosphere, guaranteeing that everyone is treated according to their specific
requirements. It is essential to combat unconscious prejudice, which refers to ingrained
inclinations that are automatic and unintentional. This prejudice may cause unjustified
discrimination against people who may be viewed differently because of their values,
background, or culture (Equality Diversity & Inclusion, 2021). Unconscious prejudice must be
identified and minimized for the workplace to be more inclusive and egalitarian.
Understanding the cultural iceberg model is crucial (Equality Diversity & Inclusion,
2021). This approach demonstrates how more subtle, unseen cultural components, such as social
standards and values, food, and clothing, can be expressed overtly, merely outward
manifestations of culture. Understanding and valuing diversity is aided by identifying and
valuing these underlying cultural components. Encouraging organizational equality, diversity,
and inclusion has many positive effects, such as improved decision-making, increased
productivity, and increased creativity and innovation. These benefits emphasize how crucial it is
to promote DEI in the workplace. Advocates for full practice authority for Advanced Practice
