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.

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.