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Racism, Implicit Bias, and Theory Failure in Nursing: How Cultural Competence Cloaks and Perpetuates Systemic Racism, Yielding Room for Improvement in Patient Outcomes and in the Profession

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This article discusses how cultural competence and diversity impact nursing, highlighting the continued lack of equity in research, patient outcomes, and the profession itself. It argues that the Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality, developed over 30 years ago to promote cultural awareness in nursing, is outdated and fails to address issues of racism, systemic racism, marginalization, and inherent bias. The author calls for nursing theory to evolve and address these issues head-on, and for the voices and experiences of minorities and marginalized groups to be incorporated into nursing education and research to promote equitable care for all.

Submitted by Jennifer Papapavlou BSN RN CCRN

Addressing Health Disparities Among the Transgender and Non-binary Population Through the EHR: A literature review

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Individuals who identify as LGBTQ face discrimination on multiple levels. One of those levels is in the health care industry. Nurses and providers are not aware of the importance of using proper terminology when addressing these patients. Using the pronouns chosen by the patient is one simple gesture that can make a difference. With the technology of EMR's chosen pronouns can be identified and utilized easily.

Submitted by Allison Boatright, Stacy Stutzman, Michelle Dalton, Wendy Tolbert and Leigh Ann Breckenridge

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