USA population is roughly 300 million, so 1/3 has other culture
Process, learning and not passing judgement Culturally competent means to continuously strive to work effectively within the client’s cultural context
Ukraine – ok for men to hug men and women to hug/touch women. Not OK for women and men to touch in public Asian – formal with bow or not Head nodding and big smile often used when pts don’t understand, especially in cultures where health care providers are respected. They don’t want to offend the nurse.
Nurse become patient centered and culturally appropriate Female circumcision