Nevada Nursing Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (4 Contact Hours)

Complete Nevada’s four-hour cultural competency continuing education requirement

Provide care that respects each patient’s background, experiences, and preferences. This self-paced course helps nurses apply cultural awareness to everyday clinical decisions and communication.

Through practical healthcare examples, you will examine assumptions and bias, communicate across language differences, work appropriately with interpreters, and respond to the needs of diverse patient populations, including veterans.

What you’ll learn

• Recognize how personal assumptions and implicit bias can affect patient care.
• Use respectful, patient-centered communication across cultural and language differences.
• Identify when and how to use qualified interpreter services.
• Explore ways to understand patients’ beliefs, preferences, and healthcare needs without making assumptions.
• Consider experiences and care needs that may be relevant when working with veterans.

Course details

• Format: Self-paced online course
• Length: 4 contact hours
• Audience: Nevada nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in culturally responsive care
• Completion: Complete the required course activities and assessment to receive a certificate of completion
• Approval: Approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing for cultural competency continuing education

Ready to begin? Enroll to complete your four-hour cultural competency course online.