title: Concept analysis of culture applied to nursing.
abstract: Culture is an important concept, especially when applied to nursing. A concept analysis of culture is essential to understanding the meaning of the word. This article applies Rodgers' (2000) concept analysis template and provides a definition of the word culture as it applies to nursing practice. This article supplies examples of the concept of culture to aid the reader in understanding its application to nursing and includes a case study demonstrating components of culture that must be respected and included when providing health care.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Marzilli
mesh_terms: D054521:Cultural Competency; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing