DNPs of Color Hosts Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement

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Contact: Dr. Danielle McCamey, President

Email: docdnps@gmail.com

Doctorally-Prepared Nurses Make a Difference in Healthcare:

DNPs of Color Hosts Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement

ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 10, 2020) – In an effort to recognize DNPs of Color who have defied the odds and honor their achievements in representing their communities, DNPs of Color (DOCs) will host its inaugural Virtual Commencement on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11am EDT.

“The class of 2020 has experienced a universal shift marked by unprecedented historical events in healthcare and society with the coalescence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global outcry against racism and growing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. These events have unearthed deeply rooted issues in America, yielding opportunities for these DNPs of Color graduates to forge a path creating real change within healthcare,” said Dr. Danielle McCamey, President and CEO of DOCs. “These DNPs of Color are our future and hope in representing Black and Brown communities in leadership, academia, research and clinical practice.”

The Virtual Commencement keynote address will be delivered by Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP, currently an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the George Washington University School of Nursing. Her research interests are health disparities, health equity, social determinants of health, and healthcare simulation. Dr. Davis has been in academia for 20 years serving in both faculty and administrative roles.

“Given her passion and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion in nursing, Dr. Davis was a natural choice to deliver our inaugural Virtual Commencement keynote, and we are grateful that she was thrilled to accept our invitation,” said Dr. Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson, Vice President of DOCs. “We look forward to her delivery of a message that will inspire and encourage the new DNP graduates as they begin their journey.”

Graduates and viewers are welcome to attend. To participate, RSVP by sending an email to docdnps@gmail.com.

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DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. DNP, short for Doctor of Nursing Practice, is the highest level of education a nurse can attain which focuses on clinical practice. DNPs influence healthcare outcomes through healthcare policy, organizational leadership, and translating nursing research into evidenced-based practice.

If you’re interested in joining the DOCs community as a advanced practice clinician, academic, researcher or supporter, please visit our website www.docdnps.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @docdnps