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Cultural competence

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures. Cultural competence includes being aware of one's own world view. developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences. gaining knowledge of different cultural practices and world views.

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