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¹Saguaro Home Health, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. dee_riley@cox.net

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Nursing Education
Healthcare Professional Development
Cultural Competence in Healthcare

Background:

Increasing nonwhite populations in the US heighten the importance of nurse cultural competence.
RN to BSN programs educate a significant portion (38%) of baccalaureate nursing students.
Examining cultural competence in RN to BSN students is crucial for addressing diverse patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the cultural competence levels of registered nurses (RNs) entering RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.
To establish a baseline understanding of cultural competence among this specific nursing student demographic.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competency Among Healthcare Professionals-Revised (IAPCC-R) tool.
Assessed 53 RN to BSN students at program entry.
Measured cultural competence using the IAPCC-R scoring system.

Main Results:

50.9% of RN to BSN students demonstrated cultural competence based on the IAPCC-R.
A significant positive correlation was found between IAPCC-R scores and student age.
Younger students (20-30 years) achieved higher cultural competence scores than older students (41-50 years).

Conclusions:

Findings indicate a need for further research into nursing education initiatives for cultural competence.
Suggests evaluating the effectiveness of associate degree programs and NLNAC standards adherence.
Highlights the cultural skill construct as an area for focused investigation in nursing education.