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Developing a blueprint for cultural competence education at Penn
Rosalyn J Watts1, Norma G Cuellar, Ann L O'Sullivan
1School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. rwatts@nursing.upenn.edu
Summary
Integrating cultural competence education into nursing curricula significantly increased relevant course content. This initiative at the University of Pennsylvania utilized a structured approach, including faculty development and a dedicated taskforce, to achieve successful curriculum transformation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- Implementing cultural competence education is crucial in nursing programs.
- Organizational change frameworks can guide curriculum integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process and outcomes of integrating cultural competence education into the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing curriculum.
- To evaluate faculty efforts using Kotter's change management framework.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kotter's (1995) framework for leading change.
- Appointed a Director of Diversity Affairs and a Master Teachers Taskforce on Cultural Diversity.
- Conducted faculty development programs and disseminated information.
- Developed the Blueprint for Integration of Cultural Competence in the Curriculum (BICCC) for faculty surveys.
Main Results:
- A substantial increase in courses integrating cultural competence content was observed.
- Faculty survey findings indicated successful curriculum changes over two academic years.
- The BICCC served as an effective instrument for assessing curricular integration.
Conclusions:
- Administrative and faculty support were key to the initiative's success.
- The Director of Diversity Affairs and Master Teachers Taskforce played vital roles.
- The BICCC provided a guiding framework for curricular enhancement in cultural competence.
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