Giving voice: incorporating the wisdom of Hispanic RNs into practice.
This study used Heideggerian phenomenology to: 1) explore professional practice values and ethical concerns of Hispanic nurses practicing in the Pacific Northwest; and 2) describe values conflicts experienced by Hispanic nurses in clinical practice. Twenty-seven Hispanic nurses were interviewed about nursing practice experiences. Themes included: obligation to serve the Hispanic community; correct cultural mistakes; teach about racism and discrimination; protect professional relationships; act as interpreter and cultural broker; balance additional workload; and represent all Hispanic nurses. Recommendations are included for creating an inclusive work environment that values the wisdom of diverse communities of nurses consistent with ICN Code of Ethics.
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Peggy
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Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, 2255 NW Northrup St., Portland, OR 97210, USA. pwros@linfield.edu
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel / Q000208:ethnology*; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D054521:Cultural Competency; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000193:education / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations / Q000941:ethics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology*; D009922:Oregon; D011287:Prejudice; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012945:Social Values / Q000208:ethnology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014861:Washington