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Transcultural Nursing Resources
The resources on this page deal with Transcultural Nursing.
Browse the reference sources and websites listed here to find definitions, ideas, information, and reference lists. Use them to help you learn about cultures, beliefs, country backgrounds and other important factors when working with diverse communities.
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- EthnoMedFind information about cultural beliefs and medical issues pertinent to the health care of recent U.S. immigrants and refugees. Although focused on the Seattle area, the site contains useful cultural profiles, culture-specific clinical topics, and links to other resources. The culture tab is very useful for finding cultural information on many groups. It includes coverage for Somalis, Oromo people, and Ethiopians.
- Health Equity – Minnesota DoHInformation on Health Equity from the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Indian Health ServiceThe Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Culturally Appropriate Services in NursingA free e-learning course designed for nurses and nursing students to gain knowledge and skills in cultural competency and cultural humility. Program takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
- Ethnic Diversity Source This link opens in a new window
Covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
You may also want to browse this list of Transcultural Nursing titles at Mayo.