This course provides Nevada nurses with education on cultural competency, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the effects of bias in health care. Learners examine practical strategies for respectful communication, equitable assessment, individualized care, documentation, collaboration, and professional decision-making when serving patients from diverse backgrounds.
Developed by: Scott Strachan RN, BSN
Target Audience
Nevada registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and certified registered nurse anesthetists who require cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion education as part of license renewal.
Teaching Method
Self-directed learning completed independently, with scenario-based reflection.
Overview
Nevada nurses are required to complete 4 Contact Hours of instruction relating to cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion during each license renewal cycle. These Contact Hours are included within the total continuing education requirements applicable to the nurse’s license type.
This course examines how culture, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, language, socioeconomic conditions, health literacy, and lived experience may influence health beliefs, communication, access to services, trust, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes. The course addresses populations identified within Nevada’s cultural competency requirements, including people from different gender, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds; LGBTQ+ persons; children and older adults; veterans; persons with mental illness; and persons with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
Learners will consider the effects of explicit and implicit bias, stereotyping, discrimination, unequal access, communication barriers, and structural conditions within health care. Practical content emphasizes culturally responsive assessment, use of qualified language assistance, respectful communication, shared decision-making, individualized care planning, advocacy, documentation, reporting, and collaboration with the health care team.
The course supports role-appropriate nursing judgment. Cultural background should inform respectful inquiry and individualized care but should not be used to make assumptions about a patient. Nurses remain responsible for following applicable laws, professional standards, employer policies, documentation requirements, and scope-of-practice boundaries. Completion of this course should not be represented as meeting a Nevada licensing requirement unless the course and provider are accepted or approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Disclosure
The planner(s) and author(s) of this educational activity have disclosed that there are no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to the content of this course. This course is developed for educational purposes and does not receive commercial support.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. Participants are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to their circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.
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