Educating nurses to change their attitudes about caring for patients with HIV/AIDS.
Changing nurses' attitude about caring for HIV/AIDS patients is a challenge for nursing leaders, who have no choice but to promote an attractive and acceptable environment in which nurses can practice safely, compassionately and knowledgeably. Below, how nursing administrators and educators can develop strategies to meet nursing needs.
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Department of Advanced Nursing Education, University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D000786:Anger; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003073:Cognitive Dissonance; D005239:Fear; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D012951:Socialization