Nursing culture is one of the most misunderstood parts of the profession—especially by the people making decisions about healthcare.
In the first episode of this two-part conversation, Brandi and Darlene sit down with Dr. Kim McMillan, associate professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Ottawa, to dig into what “culture” truly means in nursing and why it’s so often reduced to oversimplified ideas.
Drawing on her research, Dr. McMillan explains the foundations of nursing culture, where common misconceptions come from, and how systemic pressures shape the way nurses practice today.
More About Dr. McMillan
A published paper in which Dr. McMillan examines how a culture of care and a culture of service in healthcare are often at odds, creating situations that result in moral distress for nurses. (Not open access):
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