Creating a student-led PhD in nursing diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory council

Shameka Rodgers Phillips¹, Asiah Ruffin², Alexis Long³, T'Anya Marye Carter⁴, Joyce Gillie Gossom⁵, Doreen Harper⁶, Felesia Bowen⁷, Deborah Ejem⁸

Affiliations

¹ University of Washington, School of Medicine, 1920 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. Electronic address: shamekap@uw.edu.
² University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: asiah14@uab.edu.
³ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: alexirl@uab.edu.
⁴ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: tanyacar@uab.edu.
⁵ Best Gurl, inc., PO Box 4235, Fort Walton Beach, FL 35248, USA. Electronic address: bestgurl@bestgurl.com.
⁶ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: dcharper@uab.edu.
⁷ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: fbowen@uab.edu.
⁸ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: tejem@uab.edu.

PMID: 40074382
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2025.01.005

Creating a student-led PhD in nursing diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory council

Shameka Rodgers Phillips et al. J Prof Nurs. 2025 Mar-Apr.

. 2025 Mar-Apr:57:60-67.

doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2025.01.005. Epub 2025 Jan 27.

Authors

Shameka Rodgers Phillips¹, Asiah Ruffin², Alexis Long³, T'Anya Marye Carter⁴, Joyce Gillie Gossom⁵, Doreen Harper⁶, Felesia Bowen⁷, Deborah Ejem⁸

Affiliations

¹ University of Washington, School of Medicine, 1920 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. Electronic address: shamekap@uw.edu.
² University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: asiah14@uab.edu.
³ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: alexirl@uab.edu.
⁴ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: tanyacar@uab.edu.
⁵ Best Gurl, inc., PO Box 4235, Fort Walton Beach, FL 35248, USA. Electronic address: bestgurl@bestgurl.com.
⁶ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: dcharper@uab.edu.
⁷ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: fbowen@uab.edu.
⁸ University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: tejem@uab.edu.

PMID: 40074382
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2025.01.005

Abstract

Background: Challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and social injustice complicated the nursing workforce, nursing education, and personal life inequities faced by Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing students from historically marginalized and minoritized communities (MMC). This article describes the process of forming a PhD in Nursing Student-Led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council to address these inequities.

Methods: The authors provide a blueprint for developing a similar group through supporting research and experiences.

Results: The group developed and worked towards their mission to "strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in nursing science and research through scholarship, community-building and advocacy."

Conclusion: A student-led DEI advisory group is a great way to establish a community for nursing students at a high risk for isolation and stress and improve retention of students, especially those from MMC.

PubMed Disclaimer

Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of competing interest We have no conflicts of interest.

MeSH terms

Actions
Actions
Actions
Actions
Actions
Actions
Actions

LinkOut - more resources

Full Text Sources
Medical
- MedlinePlus Health Information

Save citation to file

Email citation

Add to Collections

Add to My Bibliography

Your saved search

Create a file for external citation management software

Your RSS Feed

Creating a student-led PhD in nursing diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory council

Affiliations

Creating a student-led PhD in nursing diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory council

Authors

Affiliations

Abstract

Conflict of interest statement

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources

Full Text Sources

Medical