Diversity and Cultural Awareness in Nursing Practice
- Beverley Brathwaite - University of Roehampton, UK
As a nurse responsible for providing person-centred care it is vital that you understand how culture and diversity affect patients’ experience of health care. This book provides you with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to successfully support, communicate and work with, individuals and families from a diverse range of backgrounds, religions, cultures, ethnicities and disabilities as well as from the LGBTQ community. Ensuring that you are able to work effectively as a nurse with people from across the social spectrum and tailor your nursing practice to the needs of the individual. Key theory will be carefully explained and then applied to the UK nursing context, and all content is up to date with the latest NMC standards, leaving you better prepared to thrive on your practice placements and in your nursing career.
Assists with Module learning.
A timely, well referenced and insightful resource that I have been able to use in a number of my modules at pre and post registration and in academic research that I have been writing as well
Excellent book which addresses key issues
Clear comprehensive book with case studies that can be used as teaching aids
This is a much needed excellent resource for students that raises cultural awareness in nursing
