NSE 11A/B Study Guide - Nipissing University, Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
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Nse11a week 7: notes: elements of culturally sensitive care based on the cno guideline. Self reflection: everyone has culture & nurses must understand culture if they are going to provide culturally sensitive care. Beliefs & values affect nurses" perception & knowledge, which in turn affects the way they treat patients. Self-reflection is a process that helps nurses identify these values and beliefs, to ensure they are not fostering prejudice or misconceptions of different cultural practices. This process can be facilitated by asking culturally relevant question and interacting with client and coworkers who have different values - both can help broaden a nurse"s understanding of different cultures. Acquiring cultural knowledge: it is improbable that nurses will know all the values of every culture, yet important they understand that culture shapes beliefs & interactions. Acquiring cultural knowledge ensures that nurses are aware of how practices differ based on varying cultural contexts.
