Educating nursing students to meet Spanish-speaking patients' needs : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)
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Authors
Kinkead, Kari C.
Advisor
Pak, Chin-Sook
Issue Date
2008
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Thesis (B.?.)
Department
Honors College
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Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to examine the implications of the growing Spanish-speaking population for nursing schools' curriculum. The paper provides detailed information on updated statistics on the Spanish-speaking population in the U.S., national standards that mandate patient care for all sectors of populations, a literature review of current nursing schools across the country that address the growing need for cultural and linguistic competence, and an overview of the program at Ball State University. Finally, specific suggestions are made for enhancing the University's nursing program to provide the best standard of care for this growing population.