title: The use of convocation for exploring multiculturalism.
abstract: The development of creative persons in the field of nursing has been identified as a major task for nurse leaders (1). A critical component in the development of creative nurses is the development of persons who are culturally sensitive, who recognize and respect cultural diversity (2). [symbol: see text] Nurses need a broad understanding of the impact of society, politics, and culture on the practice of professional nursing (3). We have been challenged to discover ways to explore diverse aspects of humanity that are not culturally bound (4). Through exposure to multiculturalism, we are helped to become sensitive to our own cultural biases and behaviors as well as to the lived experiences of those we serve.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Newell-Withrow
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Slusher
mesh_terms: D003405:Creativity; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education*