Shift Films: Everybody's Work - Healing What Hurts Us All

A stark reality emerges through their stories: the experiences with healthcare, in nursing school, and at the bedside drastically differ for people of color compared to their white counterparts. But because healthcare remains a white-dominated field, those painful experiences largely go unaddressed. This film challenges the notion that if racism isn’t personally experienced, it doesn’t exist. It urges us to confront the reality that it impacts us all.

As the largest and most trusted body of healthcare professionals, nurses are uniquely positioned to lead the charge against structural racism. Rooted in the foundational values of nursing, they hold the power to dismantle barriers to health equity. But every individual must consciously commit to changing and  addressing systems and behavior every day to confront and combat racial bias. Remaining passive or turning a blind eye only perpetuates a cycle that harms us all.

Discover how nurses who dare to challenge the status quo by fostering a community-driven approach, embracing equity-minded practices, and advocating for inclusive education are paving the way toward a healthier future for all. This film serves as a rallying cry, reminding us that healing from racism is a collective  responsibility that transcends individual professions and identities.

It’s everybody’s work.