Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 1, January-March 2010, pp. 1-7
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Looks at Indigenous & Western scientific world views and discusses practices & recommendations in support of bridging the two knowledge systems to improve positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Qualitative Report, vol. 19, no. 12, March 24, 2014, pp. [1]-19
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Strategies proposed to increase student success were: appointing Indigenous nursing professors; partnerships between nursing schools and Indigenous Education Support Units; and tailored cross-cultural awareness programs.
Summarizes examples of best practices which were highlighted at a two-day Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Symposium and discusses framework which was developed as a result of the national dialogue.
The Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 40, no. 6, September 2001, pp. 252-258
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Experiences of 40 Native American nurses who wanted more cultural content in their nursing program and identified struggles with culture shock, culture differences, stereotypes and racist attitudes.
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, vol. 15, no. 1, January 2004, pp. 54-61
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Findings from a survey indicate that the nursing curriculum supports the development of cultural competence among the student nurses who will practice in a multicultural climate.
Describes the experiences of six women from Beausoleil First Nation, which is located on Christian Island in Lake Huron, Ontario, who first took their Grade 12 equivalency and are now about to graduate as Registered Practical Nurses (RPN).
Discusses innovative strategies pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.
Discusses issues pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.
Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 40, no. 6, September 2001, pp. 282-284
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Explains one approach to developing cultural sensitivity and competence through study of five phenomena: communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control and biological variation.
MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, vol. 30, no. 6, November/December 2005, pp. 380-388
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Investigates four approaches to research: descriptive literature, world view perspectives, cultural brokering and transcultural world view. The article further discusses implications these have in terms of nursing education, research and practice.
Guide enhances clinical education and practical best practices for inclusion of Aboriginal health and culture into the health sciences curriculum. Includes background information and generic training and support materials to use in northern and rural areas.