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The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Healthcare

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2017-07-25T04:00:00Z
Healthcare providers often need support when delivering care to culturally diverse patient populations.

We recently spoke with Beth Lincoln, MSN, RN, NP, president of the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS), to learn more about how transcultural nurses provide culturally sensitive care to patients from around the world.

Visit www.tcns.org for more information about the Transcultural Nursing Society.

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