A brief introduction to who I am: I'm Nicole Owens. I'm a radiology and mammo tech. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. I work full time, plus usually overtime if available. I am married and have five children. Yes. Five. That's not a typo. Four boys and one girl. My husband and I are busy, to say the least. There are days where I question just about every decision I've ever made (including the decision to go back to school!). And other days where I wouldn't change a thing. In addition to the chaos that is five kids, we also have two dogs and a cat and a fish. If there was any question as to whether or not I'm sane, there's your answer. I'm not. Would any sane full time working mother of five, with two dogs and cat go back to school to finish her bachelors?? No. Only crazy people do that kind of thing! I have a very deep and profound love of learning. And 10 years into my career as a rad/mammo tech I found myself yearning for something more. I look into
If you ever want to know where you lack in cultural competency, I highly recommend taking the Providers Guide to Quality and Culture Quiz. Here I thought I was on the right track but it turns out I have a lot of room to grow. Which is a good thing. Because it only means I'll be more of an asset and an ally to those who need it most. Based on my results of the quiz, and upon reviewing the course competencies I have set three learning goals for myself. 1. Keep the patient cultural views in mind FIRST . * Often I approach a difference on my terms first (dominant culture), and then adjust from there. I think an approach that takes into an account of the patients cultural terms first, would be more beneficial. Once I know more about their cultural outlook on the exam, I can do a better job of changing my techniques to serve them. 2. Do more independent study and observing of other cultures. *I am a white suburban mom. I know very little about other cultures, unfortunately. I