“…The pervasive Eurocentric historical perspective of nursing emphasizes the contributions of White women like Florence Nightingale, but often neglects to acknowledge the notable contributions of nurses of color. Other consequences of the barriers to inclusion and belonging include the false belief that minoritized students are academically inferior, 7 highly restrictive admissions and punitive progression policies, 8 explicit exclusion of Black students from nursing programs, 8 and poor representation of racial and ethnic minority nursing faculty and administrators. 7 Given this historical context, it is important to maintain the inclusion, diversity, and cultural humility that undergirds nursing, especially concerning the care of diverse, underserved patient populations.…”