TY - JOUR
T1 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender health
T2 - Fundamentals for nursing education
AU - Lim, Fidelindo A.
AU - Brown, Donald V.
AU - Jones, Henrietta
PY - 2013/4
Y1 - 2013/4
N2 - As the health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population become increasingly important, health care professionals require appropriate academic and clinical training in preparation for the increased demand for culturally competent care. Nurses are of particular interest, as they are the core direct caregivers in many health care settings. This article explores the national climate around LGBT individuals and their related health needs. Educators and administrators who work with future nurses should strive to ensure they foster the development of knowledgeable practitioners who will be able to implement best practices in LGBT patient care. Attention should be paid to providing students with diverse clinical placements, access to LGBT interest groups, and clear expectations for LGBT-sensitive nursing care plans and course outcomes selection that promote cultural competence. Recommendations for nursing education and curricular reform are discussed.
AB - As the health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population become increasingly important, health care professionals require appropriate academic and clinical training in preparation for the increased demand for culturally competent care. Nurses are of particular interest, as they are the core direct caregivers in many health care settings. This article explores the national climate around LGBT individuals and their related health needs. Educators and administrators who work with future nurses should strive to ensure they foster the development of knowledgeable practitioners who will be able to implement best practices in LGBT patient care. Attention should be paid to providing students with diverse clinical placements, access to LGBT interest groups, and clear expectations for LGBT-sensitive nursing care plans and course outcomes selection that promote cultural competence. Recommendations for nursing education and curricular reform are discussed.
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U2 - 10.3928/01484834-20130311-02
DO - 10.3928/01484834-20130311-02
M3 - Article
C2 - 23471873
AN - SCOPUS:84875990263
SN - 0148-4834
VL - 52
SP - 198
EP - 203
JO - Journal of Nursing Education
JF - Journal of Nursing Education
IS - 4
ER -