Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Racism and systemic bias are deeply embedded in nursing education and healthcare, leading to significant health disparities for patients and negatively impacting the well-being of the nursing workforce. To address this critical issue, we need practical, informed changes to how nurses are trained. This study sought to capture the shared viewpoints of diverse nursing educators and students across four Canadian provinces Newfoundland, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia regarding the best strategies to build Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIB-AR) into the curriculum. Using a specialized research method called Q Methodology, 62 participants ranked 25 different proposed strategies. Our findings distilled these perspectives into four core viewpoints that highlight a clear path forward. The most prominent view emphasized that systemic transformation is essential, moving beyond individual responsibility to dismantle barriers across the institution. Other major viewpoints focused on the urgent need for comprehensive educator training, addressing financial inequities for students, and ensuring that core curricula incorporate anti-racism concepts and critical discourse. Overall, the results emphasize that achieving a truly equitable healthcare system requires foundational curriculum reform and a commitment to addressing both institutional and financial roadblocks. These insights provide nurse educators and schools with a vital, evidence-based roadmap for building inclusive learning environments and preparing a structurally competent nursing workforce ready to deliver equitable care to all Canadians.