Jennette Golding, in the first of a series of articles, discusses the extent of prejudice that nurses from ethnic minority groups may encounter

This introductory article examines the background to racism in the nursing profession, confirms why it is important that nurses address this issue, emphasises that individual members of the profession can take action and achieve results, and proposes a series of steps which will allow for an evolutionary process of change to be achieved. The challenge is open to all nurses.