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Strategies for developing cultural competency in an RN-BSN program.

Jane Eshleman1, Ruth E Davidhizar

  • 1Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.

Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society
|April 6, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Nurses need cultural competency skills to care for diverse patients. This article shares teaching strategies from a nursing program to help nurses develop cultural sensitivity and competence.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Cultural Competency in Healthcare

Background:

  • Healthcare settings serve increasingly diverse patient populations.
  • Many registered nurses (RNs) lack foundational theoretical knowledge in cultural care.
  • Continuing education is vital for nurses to adapt to evolving healthcare needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe innovative teaching strategies for cultural sensitivity and competency.
  • To provide practical "how we did it" examples for nursing education programs.
  • To support the development of essential program outcomes in RN-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curricula.

Main Methods:

  • The article details specific pedagogical approaches used in an RN-BSN program.
  • Strategies focus on experiential learning and theoretical integration of cultural concepts.

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  • The curriculum aims to enhance nurses' ability to provide culturally congruent care.

    • Main Results:

    • The discussed strategies are designed to foster a deeper understanding of cultural nuances.
    • Implementation of these methods can lead to improved patient interactions and outcomes.
    • Educators can adapt these approaches to various nursing education settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective teaching strategies are essential for cultivating cultural competency in nurses.
    • Nursing programs must prioritize cultural sensitivity to prepare graduates for diverse patient care.
    • Sharing educational best practices benefits the broader nursing community and patient well-being.