The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is proud to announce that Ronald L. Hickman, Jr. (PhD ‘08, MSN ‘06, BA ‘00), the Ruth M. Anderson Professor and associate dean for research, has been selected for induction into the National Black Nurses Association’s (NBNA) newly established Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN) as a Distinguished ADLN Fellow.
The inaugural ADLN Fellows have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of nursing education, practice, policy, research or administration as it relates to issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). The NBNA will recognize Distinguished, Luminary and Posthumous fellows.
“Ron Hickman has long been a champion for equity, inclusion and diversity in nursing. This remarkable achievement only further highlights his leadership and dedication to the practice and nursing education,” said Carol Musil, dean and Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor. “As our associate dean for research, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing nursing science and improving health outcomes in diverse communities. His advocacy for diversity in nursing is truly inspiring. We are immensely proud to celebrate his well-deserved recognition.”
In addition, other FPB graduates are named Distinguished ADLN Fellows as they have created innovative JEDI initiatives in nursing and transformed nursing education, research, practice, policy or administration. Those inaugural fellows include:
- Sadie Anderson (BSN ‘63)
- Kellie Bryant (DNP ‘07)
- Ronald Hickman (PhD ‘08, MSN ‘06, BA ‘00)
Luminary ADLN Fellows comprise highly distinguished individuals who are renowned for their JEDI contributions over at least 30 years of experience in nursing. Those inaugural fellows include:
- Betty Smith Williams (MN ‘54)
- Barbara Nichols (BSN ‘66)
- Kimberly Adams Tufts (DNP ‘96, MSN ‘89)
- Eric J. Williams (DNP ‘07)
- Carl Kirton (DNP ‘09)
- Martha A. Dawson (DNP ‘10)
And lastly, the class of 2024 also includes Posthumous ADLN Fellows, historical trailblazing nurse leaders who paved the way for JEDI in nursing and did not receive recognition during their lifetime. That includes:
- Doris Wilson (BSN ‘55)
The inaugural ADLN induction ceremony will take place on July 25 in San Francisco immediately following the opening ceremony of the 52nd Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc (NBNA). After the induction ceremony, honorees may begin using their new FADLN credential.
Read the full list of ADLN honorees in the NBNA press release.