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Student Nurses Perception Of Ability To Provide Care Internationally, Cassie A. Williams
Student Nurses Perception Of Ability To Provide Care Internationally, Cassie A. Williams
Honors College Theses
PUPOSE: With diversity expected to increase in the future, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) education regarding international nursing care and cultural competency was explored. Specifically, the purpose of this research was to determine whether current BSN students believe they are capable of providing appropriate care to international patients and/or patients of different cultural backgrounds.
METHODOLOGY: A mixed-methods survey was designed to assess student’s perception of ability to care for and interact with international patients and patients of different cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it was assessed whether students believed more cultural education should be provided by the School of Nursing.
RESULTS: …