After completing this module, learners will be able to:

• Define and differentiate between cultural sensitivity, cultural awareness, and cultural humility.
• Reflect on personal cultural identity, biases, and their impact on nursing care.
• Recognize the importance of cultural competence in healthcare and describe the continuum from cultural destructiveness to cultural proficiency.
• Apply culturally sensitive and humble practices when interacting with diverse and rural populations.
• Identify common health disparities in rural communities and understand how rural culture affects healthcare delivery and outcomes.