This is a continuing education class hosted by the Lambda Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. is a professional organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses representing many cultures and diverse ethnic backgrounds whose mission is to encourage the pursuit of continuing education. The intended audience for this class is registered and license vocational nurses and nursing students. The focus of this class is communicating in diverse environments. Attendees will receive continental breakfast, and three continuing education units.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Describe what makes an environment diverse

• Discuss the benefits of diversity in healthcare

• Identify systematic barriers to equality and incusiveness

• Explain two strategies you can use to increase inclusion in an diverse environment

• Articulate two strategies for effective communication cross-culturally