ANA-California has launched a confidential, 10-minute assessment to capture how LGBTQIA+ equity shows up—or doesn’t—across nursing workplaces.

We’re asking nursing staff and leadership to share their experiences and perspectives to inform statewide policy recommendations that protect and support LGBTQIA+ nurses.

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Why Now? Why You?

Federal threats to LGBTQIA+ rights and DEI initiatives are growing. Many health institutions want to support LGBTQIA+ nurses and patients—but fear public backlash. We’re here to help them act with courage and data.

By completing this assessment, you help us:

• Benchmark current practices

• Identify gaps in inclusion and safety

• Develop realistic policy recommendations for health institutions

A Campaign Grounded in Community

In June 2023, ANA\California launched its LGBTQIA+ Equity in Nursing Campaign with 2024 Advocacy Institute Fellow Dr. Bri DuBose, and deepened its commitment through:

• The formation of our LGBTQIA+ Equity Taskforce (Jan 2024)

• Selection of 2025 Fellow Misty Cahoon (Oct 2024)

• 24 months of collaboration across nurse leaders, subject matter experts, advocates, and equity organizations

We built this assessment to evaluate institutional and individual perspectives on:

• Do staff and leaders understand LGBTQIA+ terminology?

• Are conversations and reporting channels safe and supported?

• Is LGBTQIA+ representation reflected in hiring and leadership?

• Are microaggressions, bias, and inequities being addressed meaningfully?

It’s time to gather data that drives impact.

About the Assessment

• Covers 10 Key Concepts of LGBTQIA+ health equity

• For nursing staff and leadership

• Anonymous and confidential (no emails or names collected)

• Results are aggregated for policy and systems-level use

• Takes less than 10 minutes

Your input matters—complete the assessment today to inform impactful policy recommendations!

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Check out ANA-California's website for more information.