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Enhancing The Cultural Competence Of Women’S Health Nurses Via Online Continuing Education, Ella T. Heitzler Aug 2011

Enhancing The Cultural Competence Of Women’S Health Nurses Via Online Continuing Education, Ella T. Heitzler

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

By 2050, current minority groups will comprise almost half of the US population further challenging healthcare providers and nurses to deliver culturally competent care. Numerous organizations have published documents supporting cultural competence and its incorporation into nursing curricula has been encouraged since 1986. However, practicing nurses, specifically those providing care to childbearing women and families, continue to acknowledge their lack of cultural competence. This is concerning as large health disparities exist between culturally diverse women and cultural competence can lead to greater health equality and better client care. Studies have shown face-to-face education increases the cultural competence of healthcare providers; …


A Pilot Study Assessing The Value Of An “Educational Hospitalist” In An Obgyn Residency Program, Joseph E. Patruno Md, Craig Koller M.Ed, Kara Coassolo Md, Meredith L. Rochon Md, Thomas Hutchinson Md Jan 2011

A Pilot Study Assessing The Value Of An “Educational Hospitalist” In An Obgyn Residency Program, Joseph E. Patruno Md, Craig Koller M.Ed, Kara Coassolo Md, Meredith L. Rochon Md, Thomas Hutchinson Md

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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