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Living in a community with a large Hispanic population means I often meet language barriers with my patients. Although I have access to a language line device, I want to be able to converse with them and gain that rapport like I do with my other patients. When language barriers exist between the nurse and patient it limits the patient from joint decision making, understanding instructions, and engaging in self-management (Diamond et al., 2011). My next goal is to learn to speak Spanish. Along with achieving my BSN, learning Spanish has been a goal of mine for years. This way I will be a better advocate, provide better education, and provide more personal care to my Spanish speaking patients.
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Response to Candace