Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Julie Baker-Townsend
Faculty Sponsor College
Brooks College of Health
Faculty Sponsor Department
Nursing
Location
SOARS Virtual Conference
Presentation Website
https://unfsoars.domains.unf.edu/2021/posters/the-importance-of-asking-for-pronouns-assessing-cultural-competency-among-bsn-nursing-students/
Keywords
SOARS (Conference) (2021 : University of North Florida) – Archives; SOARS (Conference) (2021 : University of North Florida) – Posters; University of North Florida -- Students -- Research – Posters; University of North Florida. Office of Undergraduate Research; University of North Florida. Graduate School; College students – Research -- Florida – Jacksonville – Posters; University of North Florida – Undergraduates -- Research – Posters; University of North Florida. School of Nursing -- Research – Posters; Pronouns -- Social aspects -- Research -- Posters
Abstract
As evidenced by research, the use of personal pronouns in the clinical setting is not very common and is why the LGBTQ+ patient population experiences health care disparities. The improper use of personal pronouns is due to a lack of culturally competent training and awareness among health care workers. This is a quality improvement project for the proper use of gender pronouns, endorsed by the American Nurses Association. It is essential to ask about patient preferences regarding pronouns because it creates a safe space for gender minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Correctly identifying pronouns as healthcare professionals shows respect to our patients and their gender identity. We conducted a research study to assess for cultural competency among current nursing students at the University of North Florida (UNF). Created a pre and post qualitative/quantitative survey using convenience sampling through the Qualtrics software to evaluate student’s understanding of pronoun usage in the clinical setting. Survey criteria included current UNF nursing students in Women’s Health/Obstetrics who have already completed Health Assessment. In addition to the survey, students were provided pronoun education and the importance of using gender pronouns in nursing. A total of 68 anonymous responses. Based on the results, students felt the use of pronouns was important and expressed how there is a lack of pronoun education in the nursing curriculum. As future health care professionals, it is important that students are educated on patient preferences, regarding gender identity and gender pronouns early on. Further research is needed due to a lack of education, and pronoun use should be implemented in nursing education.
Rights Statement
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Importance of Asking for Pronouns: Assessing Cultural Competency Among BSN Nursing Students
SOARS Virtual Conference
As evidenced by research, the use of personal pronouns in the clinical setting is not very common and is why the LGBTQ+ patient population experiences health care disparities. The improper use of personal pronouns is due to a lack of culturally competent training and awareness among health care workers. This is a quality improvement project for the proper use of gender pronouns, endorsed by the American Nurses Association. It is essential to ask about patient preferences regarding pronouns because it creates a safe space for gender minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Correctly identifying pronouns as healthcare professionals shows respect to our patients and their gender identity. We conducted a research study to assess for cultural competency among current nursing students at the University of North Florida (UNF). Created a pre and post qualitative/quantitative survey using convenience sampling through the Qualtrics software to evaluate student’s understanding of pronoun usage in the clinical setting. Survey criteria included current UNF nursing students in Women’s Health/Obstetrics who have already completed Health Assessment. In addition to the survey, students were provided pronoun education and the importance of using gender pronouns in nursing. A total of 68 anonymous responses. Based on the results, students felt the use of pronouns was important and expressed how there is a lack of pronoun education in the nursing curriculum. As future health care professionals, it is important that students are educated on patient preferences, regarding gender identity and gender pronouns early on. Further research is needed due to a lack of education, and pronoun use should be implemented in nursing education.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/soars/2021/spring_2021/16