In the professional nursing practice, nurses must provide unbiased care, even in situations where the person/s being treated have different backgrounds (language, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc.) than you.
The first step in overcoming and minimizing personal biases is to recognize them. In this discussion, you will assess your personal biases. Answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability, noting that there are no right or wrong answers.
Complete the General Awareness and Attitudes Scale Download General Awareness and Attitudes Scale
The General Awareness and Attitudes Scale is adapted from the Cultural Awareness Scale by Catterson, Cookston, Martinez, & Rew (1998). Answer the question as honestly as possible. There are no right or wrong answers.
Once you complete and score the General Awareness and Attitudes Scale, answer the following questions:
What does the scale say about you?
How strong are your biases?
NOTE: Do NOT post your individual scores. This discussion is not about how you score, but about personal discovery.
In other words, the focus of this discussion is about what you learn about yourself. You also do NOT need to share your score with your academic coach.
How can you address these personal biases in your professional nursing practice?
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