title: Packing for the journey. Character traits for transcultural care.
abstract: Eight-four pounds," the seaplane attendant announced approvingly. As two nursing students and an instructor, we were on our way to a remote First Nations village in northern Canada as part of a transcultural clinical course at a Canadian Christian university. Our groceries for three weeks were boxed up and weighed to ensure that the carrying capacity of the seaplane was not exceeded. We had packed carefully, giving priority to items that were nutritious, lightweight and compact. We hoped we had the essentials. We felt prepared.
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authors.lastname: Grypma
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authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002835:Christianity / Q000523:psychology; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009042:Motivation; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D012945:Social Values; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D014195:Travel