Regardless of the barrier, clear, concise and culturally sensitive communication is a key ingredient providing patient care. These experiences have motivated me to become certified to discuss health care in Spanish after I have completed my BSN. A Translation device helps discuss the task at hand. However, I truly believe humanized communication is necessary to holistically meet the needs of those who are underserved due to communication barriers. The aforementioned experiences have been instrumental in preparing me not only for my future of providing care for underserved populations, but advocating initiatives within the community which address the social determinants of the underserved
Regardless of the barrier, clear, concise and culturally sensitive communication is a key ingredient providing patient care. These experiences have motivated me to become certified to discuss health care in Spanish after I have completed my BSN. A Translation device helps discuss the task at hand. However, I truly believe humanized communication is necessary to holistically meet the needs of those who are underserved due to communication barriers. The aforementioned experiences have been instrumental in preparing me not only for my future of providing care for underserved populations, but advocating initiatives within the community which address the social determinants of the underserved