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Cha-Nam Shin1, Julie Fine, Angela Chia-Chen Chen
1About the Authors Cha-NamShin, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix. Julie Fine, PhD, RN, FNP, is an associate professor, College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services, Indiana State University, Terre Haute. Angela Chia-Chen Chen, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, is an associate professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Dr. Nancy Moore in the preparation of this manuscript. For more information, write to Dr. Shin at Cha-Nam.Shin@asu.edu.
Culturally competent nurse educators are vital for training nurses to care for diverse populations. This study explored educators' perspectives on cultural diversity in clinical settings, identifying key themes and recommending strategies for improved nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Cultural Competence
- Healthcare Diversity
Background:
- Preparing nurses for a multicultural U.S. population requires cultural competence.
- Clinical nurse educators' experiences with cultural diversity are essential for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore clinical nurse educators' perspectives on cultural diversity in nursing practice.
- To identify themes related to cultural competence in nursing education.
- To recommend strategies for enhancing nursing students' cultural care capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of interviews with 21 clinical nurse educators.
- Exploration of diverse clinical nursing situations involving cultural diversity.
Main Results:
- Five distinct themes emerged from the analysis, reflecting varied educator perspectives.
- Identified challenges and opportunities in teaching cultural competence.
- Highlighted the need for specific educational interventions.
Conclusions:
- Culturally competent nurse educators are fundamental to effective nursing education.
- Integration of recommended strategies can improve nursing students' ability to provide culturally congruent care.
- Further development of culturally sensitive nursing curricula is warranted.
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