Required Education
ADN or BSN
Attributes
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll be able to recognize and appreciate how cultural differences, religious beliefs and customs affect the way different groups of people manage their healthcare and wellness.
What you’ll do
Communication
You’ll act as the liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers.
Counsel
You’ll provide patients and families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Education
You’ll keep patients’ families updated on their healthcare status.
Investigation
You’ll find out if any of the patient’s health beliefs relate to their illness or injury and if they’re taking any home remedies.
Where you’ll work
- Community clinics
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
How to become a Transcultural Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN and work as a Registered Nurse.
03
Get your Transcultural Nursing Certification through the Transcultural Nursing Society.
04
You’re ready to work as a Transcultural Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Transcultural Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Related Organizations
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