What are Some Key Cultural Competencies for Nurses?
Nurses need several important cultural competencies, including: - Cultural Awareness: Recognizing and understanding one's own cultural biases and beliefs. - Cultural Knowledge: Gaining information about different cultural practices and worldviews. - Cultural Skills: Developing the ability to conduct culturally-sensitive assessments and interventions. - Cultural Encounters: Engaging in cross-cultural interactions to enhance understanding and skills. - Cultural Desire: Having a genuine interest and intention to become culturally competent.
