OVERVIEW

A Culturally Intelligent Approach to Care of Veterans is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31st, 2025

Overview:
Over 80% of veterans receive care in non-VA facilities by providers with no specialized training. Cultural intelligence is foundational in developing the skills and confidence necessary to effectively interact in multicultural environments. It is the conduit to understanding culture, gaining knowledge regarding cultural similarities and differences, and developing strategies and action plans for engaging in cross-cultural settings. There are many cultures and subcultures among Veterans and CQ will provide tools that can assist providers in advancing health equity and health equality, and consequently impact positive health outcomes.

During this 1.0 hour education session, learners will be engaged through expert and dynamic presentation with Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, CDE. Cultural intelligence is foundational in developing the skills and confidence necessary to effectively interact in multicultural environments and the conduit to understanding culture, gaining knowledge regarding cultural similarities and differences, and developing strategies and action plans for engaging in cross-cultural settings. During this education learners will be presented with veteran culture and subcultures, begin to critically appraise the unique needs of veterans and apply cultural intelligence strategies to advance health equity and health outcomes among Veterans. Further, learners will gain tools to advance health equity and health equality, and impact positive health outcomes for this unique population.

*Due to rapidly clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education.

Learning Objectives:
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

Discuss veteran culture and subcultures.
Critically appraise the unique needs of veterans.
Apply cultural intelligence (CQ) strategies to advance health equity and health outcomes among Veterans