The Nursing is STEM Coalition was launched to encourage the Department of Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation, and others to recognize nursing as a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) designed field. The Department of Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation and others do not recognize nursing as a STEM field. This coalition aims to bridge the gap between nursing and STEM disciplines, recognizing the pivotal role nurses play in healthcare innovation, research, and technological advancement. The designation of nursing as a STEM profession is essential for ensuring equitable access to education, research, funding and career opportunities.
CALL TO ACTION: We need individuals, organizations, universities/colleges, and health systems to join the hashtag#nursingisstem coalition. Please sign on to the coalition on our website (it takes about a 1-minute or less): www.nursingisstem.org. For more information about the Nursing is STEM Coalition and how to get involved, please visit https://www.nursingisstem.org/ to learn more and to add your signature to the Coalition.
About Nursing is STEM Coalition: The Nursing is STEM Coalition is dedicated to empowering nurses in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Through educational programs, mentorship initiatives, and advocacy efforts, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between nursing and STEM disciplines, equipping nurses with the skills and knowledge to drive innovation in healthcare.
References:
Nursing Science as a Federally-recognized STEM Degree (@Caitlin Dreisbach, Michelle Lynn Wright, PhD, RN, FAAN, Rae Walker, Ha Do Byon, Jessica Keim Malpass, 2022) https://lnkd.in/eWmgFW4S
Should Nursing be Recognised as a STEM Profession (Joelle Jean, 2023) https://lnkd.in/ephDg_42
Should Nursing Be Considered a STEM Profession (Cheryl Green & Lori John, 2020) https://lnkd.in/e8Q3kpSU
Nursing Should be a STEM Discipline (Professor Daniel B. Oerther, BCEE/S, DLAAS, FAAN(h), 2018) https://lnkd.in/e2n6xWJB
Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/health/nursing-stem-department-homeland-security-science-education-20240430.html
