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What is Culturally Competent Care? Beyond an Interpreter and Venturing into Cultural Humility

After nearly two decades in the nursing industry, my default answer to the question of what constitutes culturally competent care is the use of an interpreter. Culturally competent care has been a repeated topic in hospital orientations and annual trainings, and the inclusion of cultural and linguistic competence in continuing medical education is required by […]
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8 Summer Reads for Nurse Educators – Jennifer’s Picks!

Smart Summer Reads for Nurse Educators: A Professional Development Reading List

As nurse educators, we pour our energy into developing others—building the next generation of nurses through clinical instruction, curriculum design, and professional mentorship. But while we’re shaping future professionals, it’s easy to forget that our own growth matters too. Summer is the perfect season to hit pause, refresh your mind, and rekindle your passion for […]
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