Cultural Diversity in Nursing Education Monique Veney NURS













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Cultural Diversity in Nursing Education Monique Veney NURS 530 Curriculum Development December 2, 2014
Objectives • To define terms associated with Cultural Diversity • To identify some of the common barriers encountered in maintaining cultural diversity/sensitivity specifically in Nursing Education • To identify constructive ways Nurse Educators can embrace diversity and become more culturally aware • Implications for Nurse Educators and the future of Nursing Practice
Key Terms/Definitions Culture- “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society” –Sir Edward Burnett Tylor (1871) Cultural diversity- the appreciation of differences of a group of people based on their racial or ethnic backgrounds, language, dress and traditions Cultural awareness-how one’s own personal identity, values and beliefs influence his/her perceptions and relationships with others Cultural sensitivity- ability to display trust, respect and appropriateness in interpersonal relationships with others
Key Terms/Definitions cont’d Cultural competence-” a set of corresponding behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals and enables that system, agency, or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations” Culturally congruent care- “behaviors or decisions designed to fit together with cultural values to provide meaningful, beneficial, and satisfying health care” Perils/pitfalls- issues or barriers that impede diversity in nursing education Pearls- ways/strategies that nurse educators can effectively promote/increase diversity in education
Why is Cultural Diversity in Nursing Education Important? • • Immigration/Minority population growth Globalization Increasing #s of “nontraditional” nursing students Future of Nursing
Common Perils/Pitfalls to Cultural Diversity Within Nursing Education • • • Nursing Culture/Subculture Traditions/norms Language – Spoken & written communication Generational differences Gender Variations in academic ability/readiness prior to nursing study
Pearls to Promote Cultural Diversity within Nursing Education • Personal work toward cultural competence 1. Introspection 2. “Global” awareness 3. Attention to individual differences • Nurse educator/faculty mentorship • Active listening & learning
A Model for Cultural Competence Papadopoulos, Tilki & Taylor (1998)
Implications for Nurse Educators The “face of healthcare” as we know it is/has changed. Nursing programs and nurse educators must be diligent in meeting the needs of the diverse student bodies they serve. They also must be proactive in developing curriculums that will ultimately produce culturally competent clinicians that are able to deliver culturally congruent health care.
Implications for Nursing Practice Nurse educators (classroom /clinical) are role models for the students they teach. The interactions between educator and student will serve as the foundation for interactions between nurse-client and ultimately influence the future of nursing.
Leaders in Cultural Diversity within Nursing & Education • Johnson & Johnson: Campaign for Nursing’s Future www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 AIF 5 d 20 he. I&list=UU_r. R 0 WAr 4 g. UQY 6 sp. Avm. IHA • American Nurses Association (ANA) http: //www. nursingworld. org/Main. Menu. Categories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPe riodicals/OJIN/Tableof. Contents/Volume 62001/No 2 May 01/Nursing. Care. Diver sity. html • National League for Nursing (NLN) http: //www. nln. org/aboutnln/reflection_dialogue/refl_dial_3. htm http: //www. nln. org/nlnjournal/infotrends. htm#1
References Bednarz, H. , Schim, S. , & Dorrenbos, A. (2010). Cultural diversity in nursing education: Perils, pitfalls and pearls. Journal of Nursing Education, 253 -260. Easterby, L. , Siebert, B. , Woodfield, C. , Holloway, K. , Gilbert, P. , Zoucha, R. , & Turk, M. (2012). A transcultural immersion experience: Implications for nursing education. The ABNF Journal, 81 -84. Tilki, M. , Dye, K. , Markey, K. , Scholefield, D. , Davis, C. , & Moore, T. (2007). Racism: The implications for nursing education. Diversity in Health and Social Care, 303 -312.