Cultural Competence in Nursing Students

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What is the main concern highlighted in the Institutes of Medicine report titled 'The Future of Nursing: Leading Health, Advancing Change'?

The lack of diversity in nursing and the need for culturally relevant care

What are the two phases of the Cultural Development Model, and what do they focus on?

The cognitive phase focuses on learning and acquiring knowledge about culture, and the affective phase focuses on attitudinal and behavioral change through the application of that knowledge

What is cultural competence, as defined in the study, and what does it require?

Cultural competence is the routine application of culturally appropriate healthcare interventions and practices, and it requires more than just formal knowledge, including values and attitudes that change to form the foundation for the commitment to providing culturally competent care

What was the purpose of the study, and how was it conducted?

The purpose of the study was to examine undergraduate nursing students' perception of cultural competence, and it was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional design with an electronic questionnaire sent to undergraduate nursing students Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice?

Cultural competence is emphasized in several of the outcome competencies for nursing graduates Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nursing students rated themselves as very comfortable in providing culturally competent care?

28% Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected percentage of the US population that will comprise culturally and ethnically diverse populations by 2050?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What was the lowest rated area of cultural competence among nursing students?

Pregnancy and childbirth in other cultures Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the US population identifies as a 'minority'?

35% Signup and view all the answers

What is the current demographic representation of the nursing profession?

Disproportionately non-Hispanic, White individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting diversity in the nursing workforce?

To provide culturally relevant care to diverse patient populations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of cultural competence?

Technical skills in healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the cognitive phase of the Cultural Development Model?

Learning and acquiring knowledge about culture Signup and view all the answers

Why is the development of cultural competence an ongoing process?

Because it requires values and attitudes to change Signup and view all the answers

What was the method of data collection used in the study?

One-time electronic questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cultural Competence in Nursing

Developing cultural competence in nurses is crucial to meet the needs of a growing diverse society.
The United States is rapidly becoming a more diverse nation, with more than one-third of the population identifying as a "minority" (other than Non-Hispanic White).
By 2050, it's estimated that members of culturally and ethnically diverse populations will comprise 50% of the US population.

Nursing Student's Perception of Cultural Competence

A study of 150 undergraduate nursing students found that they rated their overall knowledge and comfort as moderate to poor in providing culturally competent care.
Only 28% of students rated themselves as very comfortable, and 15% as very skillful in providing culturally competent care.
Students felt most comfortable with taking a family history, and least comfortable with pregnancy and childbirth, death and dying, and organ donation in other cultures.

Importance of Cultural Competence in Nursing Curriculum

The nursing profession continues to be disproportionately represented by non-Hispanic, White individuals, highlighting the need for diversity in nursing.
The Institutes of Medicine report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Health, Advancing Change" calls for increasing diversity in the workforce and ensuring nurses can provide culturally relevant care.
The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice emphasizes cultural competence in several outcome competencies for nursing graduates.

Defining Cultural Competence

Cultural competence is defined as "the routine application of culturally appropriate health care interventions and practices".
The Cultural Development Model consists of two phases: cognitive (knowledge) and affective (attitude and behavior), both necessary for developing cultural competence.
Cultural competence is an ongoing process requiring more than just formal knowledge, and involves values and attitudes changing to form the foundation for commitment to providing culturally competent care.

Cultural Competence in Nursing

Developing cultural competence in nurses is crucial to meet the needs of a growing diverse society.
The United States is rapidly becoming a more diverse nation, with more than one-third of the population identifying as a "minority" (other than Non-Hispanic White).
By 2050, it's estimated that members of culturally and ethnically diverse populations will comprise 50% of the US population.

Nursing Student's Perception of Cultural Competence

A study of 150 undergraduate nursing students found that they rated their overall knowledge and comfort as moderate to poor in providing culturally competent care.
Only 28% of students rated themselves as very comfortable, and 15% as very skillful in providing culturally competent care.
Students felt most comfortable with taking a family history, and least comfortable with pregnancy and childbirth, death and dying, and organ donation in other cultures.

Importance of Cultural Competence in Nursing Curriculum

The nursing profession continues to be disproportionately represented by non-Hispanic, White individuals, highlighting the need for diversity in nursing.
The Institutes of Medicine report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Health, Advancing Change" calls for increasing diversity in the workforce and ensuring nurses can provide culturally relevant care.
The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice emphasizes cultural competence in several outcome competencies for nursing graduates.

Defining Cultural Competence

Cultural competence is defined as "the routine application of culturally appropriate health care interventions and practices".
The Cultural Development Model consists of two phases: cognitive (knowledge) and affective (attitude and behavior), both necessary for developing cultural competence.
Cultural competence is an ongoing process requiring more than just formal knowledge, and involves values and attitudes changing to form the foundation for commitment to providing culturally competent care.

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This quiz assesses the cultural competence of undergraduate nursing students, examining their knowledge and comfort in dealing with diverse populations. The study aims to evaluate the level of cultural competence among nursing students.