In The Field: Future Nurse Ezinne tells us about her experience as a nursing student in Africa
Nurse (In View) Ezinne Kalu-Awah, a future registered nurse from Nigeria, chats with us about nurse unions, cultural competency and the support she receives from seasoned nurses.
Ezinne Kalu-Awah, RN
Q: TRUE or FALSE “Nurses eat their young.”
A: False.
Q: What is your specialty and where are you based?
A: Basic nursing, based in Nigeria.
Q: What does cultural competence mean for healthcare providers?
A: Tolerate and accommodate all.
Q:What is your experience with nurse unions?
A: No experience.
Q: Did you/do you currently have any nursing mentors guiding you?
A: Yes I do, a whole lot of impactful nurses are continuously looking after me.
Q: What are the basic fundamentals required to become a registered nurse?
A: First, they must complete math, liberal arts, and science prerequisites regardless of which type of degree they choose. The most common nursing school prerequisites can include: biology, basic anatomy, physiology, anatomy and psychology. Most nursing schools often require that the nursing student earns at least a “C” grade for these courses.