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Promoting Cultural Competence Through Service Learning

Abstract

Intercultural sensitivity is a component of cultural competence. Culturally competent care is required in the academic preparation of baccalaureate nursing students. Service learning presents the opportunity to educate students to become socially responsible nurses. The use of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) measures affective learning outcomes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Leona A. Konieczny, DNP, MPH, BSN, ADN; Catherine S. Thomas, DNP, MSN -- Nursing Department, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Upsilon at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Cultural Competence, Nursing Students, Service Learning

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Study outcomes of service learning on intercultural sensitivity in BSN students

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Intercultural sensitivity is a component of cultural competence. Culturally competent care is required in the academic preparation of baccalaureate nursing students. Service learning presents the opportunity to educate students to become socially responsible nurses. The use of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) measures affective learning outcomes.