Week 1 Discussion: The Culture of Nursing

Step 1: Answer the following prompts:

• There is a “provider culture” that includes the common values, beliefs, and expectations of providers in the health care system. How would you describe the culture of nursing?
• In what ways might nurses project this culture onto their patients and clients?
• How might the culture of nursing conflict with the values and beliefs of patients? Please provide an example from your own practice.