Question

Nursing students can engage in which of the following activities to improve culturally safe care  

Select all that apply:

a. Reflect on one's own personal biases to develop self-awareness

b. Complete training to obtain a certificate in cultural competence

c. Advocate for the supremacy of Western medicine to treat illness

d. Seek employment on a reserve over the summer as a health care aid

e. Spend time with Indigenous people experiencing cultural traditions

Answer 1

Reflecting on one's own personal biases in this can raise conflicts due to misunderstandings

Obtaining a training certificate can be an added advantage for a nurse to get knowledge about cultural diversity and what their expectations, lifestyles, etc., are.This which can help to provide an effective cultural competent care.

Every medicine has it's own benefits and risks. There are certain complementary medicine which can offer certain treatment and the same is not available in allopathic or western medicine.This can be wise versa too.So this cannot be advocated to treat illness which can create controversy and lack of acceptance.

Seeking employment as a healthcare aid can provide clinical knowledge but that to needs cultural knowledge to provide efficient care.

Spending time with indegenoes group is a good option but it is not possible for all students if they reside in city or in hostel.

Ans:b. Complete training to obtain a certificate in cultural competence.