Purchase Solution

Cultural Competency

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

What is the importance of cultural competency in nursing practice? Support your response.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

It is extremely important for a nurse to be supportive as well as sympathetic towards patients of another culture. Because some cultures have different views of medical practices and healthcare, they need to be aware of what these are.

Solution Preview

In society today, nurses do not normally travel to a foreign land to encounter a variety of cultures, languages, and customs. For a nurse to be culturally competent it is important to combine cultural understanding with the nursing care they offer. It is important for nurses to understand what their views of the world are as well ...

Solution provided by:
Education
  • MS,
  • MA Education (Family and Community Services), Ashford University
  • B.A., Ashford University
  • A.S., Oklahoma State University
Recent Feedback
  • "Thank you! I will look these up to read for my paper. Thank you for your guidance."
  • "Thank you Denise! Very helpful! :) Be safe. "
  • "Thank you"
  • "Thank you"
  • "Thank you"
Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Kindergarten Readiness

Each child develops individually. Understanding typical expectations for Kindergarten will assist educators in identifying possible delays.

Trauma Introduction

Providing trauma-informed practice is an integral component to providing services to children and families. Understanding the effects of crisis will be beneficial for all fields, including education.

Academic Expert Training Quiz

This is the training quiz for Academic Expert applicants. Must be completed after reviewing the four Training videos.

The Benefits of Early Childhood Assessment

Learn about why it is important to assess children, and how assessment can benefit the teacher and the children.

Mindfulness Techniques

Incorporating mindfulness techniques throughout all fields is an important area to explore. Many people have experienced trauma and may require assistance to remain calm.