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1
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Define cultural competence

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a process through which nurses plan effective and appropriate interventions that address culturally specific health needs

2
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Recall the process for improving cultural sensitivity in community nursing practice

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  • Having cultural awareness – (examine your own beliefs)
  • Gainining cultural knowledge (can we learn by programs, growing friendships with those of other backgrounds)
  • Cultural encounters (deter nurses from stereotyping, help nurses gain confidence in cross-cultural encounters)
  • Having cultural skill (ability to perform a cultural assessment in a sensitive way with having awareness)
  • Cultural desire (general concern for patients wellness. Have empathy to understand patients perspective. Can’t make assumptions dependent on someones culture)