A Multicountry Perspective on Cultural Competence Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students.

Purpose: To assess cultural competence among nursing students from nine countries to provide an international perspective on cultural competence.

Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional design.

Methods: A convenience sample of 2,163 nursing students from nine countries was surveyed using the Cultural Capacity Scale from April to November 2016.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Filipino Versions of the Duke University Religion Index and the Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale in Filipino Hemodialysis Patients.

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Filipino versions of the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL-F) and the Spiritual Coping Strategies scale (SCS-F) for hemodialysis (HD) patients in the Philippines. A convenient sample of 162 HD patients was included in this descriptive, cross-sectional study. The DUREL-F and SCS-F exhibited acceptable internal consistency and stability reliability, as well as excellent content and construct validity.

Predictors of cultural competence among nursing students in the Philippines: A cross-sectional study.

Background: With the continued emigration of Filipino nurses and increasing globalization, there is a need for globally competent nurses. Thus, the development of cultural competence among nursing students is critical in their preparation to assume their future responsibilities in the profession.

Objectives: This study investigated the predictors of cultural competence among nursing students in the Philippines.