https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2018/302
Abstract
Background: To determine if a teaching intervention can increase cultural competence knowledge in senior nursing students preparing to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Methods: A 90-minute lunch and learn teaching intervention was conducted related to providing culturally competent care. A 10-question quiz was administered to a group of 31 senior nursing students before and after a teaching activity.
Results: Mean values for knowledge on cultural competency were significantly higher for the pretest compared to the posttest (p < 0.01). There was a decrease in the NCLEX-RN pass-rate.
Conclusion: Though there was a decrease in the NCLEX-RN pass-rate, the teaching activity helped increase cultural competence knowledge in the nursing students on providing care to diverse patients. This implies that similar interventions may be used to increase knowledge related to cultural competence.