Lessons learned: providing culturally competent care in a nurse-managed center.

From: ABNF Journal | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Browne-Krimsley, Valerie | Copyright information

Abstract: The author discusses the conceptualization and implementation of a university and community sponsored nursing care center to meet the needs of the community. A case study is given illustrating the cogent points dealt with in the article.

Key Words: Nurse-Managed Center, Culturally Competent Nursing Care

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The University of Central Florida (UCF) is located in Orlando, Florida and has branch campuses in Volusia and Brevard counties....

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