Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theoretical foundations of transcultural nursing / Margaret M. Andrews and Joyceen S. Boyle -- Culturally competent nursing care / Margaret M. Andrews -- Cultural competence in the health history and physical examination / Margaret M. Andrews and Margaret Murray-Wright -- The influence of cultural and health belief systems on health care practices / Margaret M. Andrews -- Transcultural perspectives in childbearing / Jana Lauderdale -- Transcultural perspectives in the nursing care of children / Margaret M. Andrews and Barbara C. Woodring -- Transcultural perspectives in the nursing care of adults / Joyceen S. Boyle -- Transcultural perspectives in the nursing care of older adults / Margaret A. McKenna -- Creating culturally competent healthcare organizations / Patti Ludwig-Beymer -- Transcultural perspectives in mental health nursing / Joanne T. Ehrmin -- Culture, family, and community / Joyceen S. Boyle and Martha B. Baird -- Cultural diversity in the health care workforce / Margaret Andrews -- Religion, culture, and nursing / Patricia A. Hanson and Margaret M. Andrews -- Cultural competence in ethical decision making / Dula F. Pacquiao -- Nursing and global health / Maureen J. Reinsel and Margaret M. Andrews.