When we talk about diversity in the field of nursing, we're really talking about the diversity of our population as a whole. Nursing staff needs to reflect the demographic of its patients if the ...

What does cultural competence mean? Working in healthcare, you’ve probably heard this term thrown around a lot. In the last few years in particular, cultural competence in nursing has been a hot topic ...

Nursing homes that invest in 'culture change' can develop a more residential and less hospital-like feel. Culture change also allows residents and front-line care workers more of a say in how homes ...

The Advance Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was ordered by the state to hire an independent consultant and mandated staffing ratios. (C-HIT photo.) Credit: C-HIT CT Mirror’s independent, ...

Cultural competence has become a major issue in nursing practice, given the current and projected US demographics as well as the long-standing health disparities in people of diverse racial, ethnic, ...

In order for nurses and other health care staff to do their jobs as best as possible, a culture of care can make a big difference. This means creating a workplace that fosters growth, supports ...

Today's "traditional" nursing homes were created about 50 years ago as "homes for the aged." Architecturally, many were built like hospitals and organized to be similarly run. As a result, nursing ...

In today’s diverse society, cultural understanding is no longer optional in healthcare—it’s essential. Nowhere is this more evident than in home care and disability services, where the most vulnerable ...

Miami University nursing students recently got a dose of tribe life during a week-long outreach trip to visit the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. A group of 15 students and two faculty members traveled to ...

We wanted to be intentional about preparing our students to be confident and competent, but deeply compassionate as well.” ...