Chapter 40: Introduction to the global context of nursing

  • www.tcns.org
    The website of the Transcultural Nursing Society, which seeks to provide nurses with the knowledge required to ensure cultural competence in practice, education, research and administration.

  • www.fco.gov.uk
    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website offers a wealth of advice on travel, safety, assistance and living abroad.

  • www.masta.org
    This provides travel advice and travel clinics plus a free, personalised brief on staying healthy during your travels.

  • www.who.int
    The World Health Organization website offers advice on international travel including risks, precautions and vaccination requirements.

  • www.nmc-uk.org
    The Nursing and Midwifery Council website outlines the standards for nurses that must be maintained, no matter where you are providing care.

  • www.icn.ch
    The International Council of Nurses website, which aims to promote quality nursing care and sound health policies globally.

  • http://n207b.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/sunrise-enabler-model.html
    Madeleine Leiningers Culture Care work is an excellent foundation to use when caring for patients from any culture.