1
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what is a competency
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- an observable ability of a registered nurse at entry-lvl that integrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement required to practice nursing safely & ethically
2
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define cultural awareness
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- self-examination and in-depth exploration of one’s own beliefs and values as they influence behavior
3
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define cultural sensitivity
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- being able to reflect on the influence of one’s own culture on practice, and to appreciate, respect, and value cultural diversity
- gaining an understanding of others’ health beliefs and practices so that one’s actions demonstrate working towards equity and the avoidance of discrimination
- recognition and respect for cultural identity so that power balance exisst between the HCP and client
4
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what does cultural safety result in
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- an enviro free of racism and discrimination, where people feel safe when receiving health care
5
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what is cultural humility
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- process of self reflection to understand personal and systemic biases
- to develop and maintain respectful processes and relationships based on mutual trust
- involves humbly acknowledging oneself as a learner when it comes to understanding another’s experience
- acknowledging that HCP can never be expert or competent in another person’s culture, but instead demonstrate openness to learning
6
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define intergenerational trauma
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- transmission of a collective emotional and psychological injury over the lifespan and across generations among indigenous people & continues to affect the health and well-being of young Indigenous men and women
7
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define disenfrachisement & how it relates to treaty status
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- being deprived of treaty status
- occurs thru military service, uni education, gaining the right to vote, marrying nonindigenous men
8
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list the effects of intergenerational trauma among indigenous people
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- poverty
- homelessness
- substance abuse
- violence
- loss of parenting skills
- repeated patterns of abuse behaviors & addiction
- mental health issue
9
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define cultural safety
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- gaining an understanding of other’s health beliefs & practices so one’s actions demonstrate working toward equity
- recognition & respect for cultural identity
