• Evan McEwing.
• University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States of America. Electronic address: emcewing@miami.edu.
• Nurse Educ Today. 2020 Nov 1; 94: 104573.

PurposeDespite well-documented healthcare disparities in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, nursing education has lagged other health professions in promoting culturally competent care to members of this minority group.MethodsUsing national guidelines, the author developed an educational program for BSN students to improve competency in providing care for LGBT individuals. One hundred twenty-four students completed online modules and a simulation exercise, which explored LGBT healthcare topics. One hundred eight participants completed surveys pre-, post-, and 1 month after the intervention.ResultsOverall LGB competence scores improved from pre- (M = 4.42) to post-test (M = 5.20) and did not significantly decrease at one-month (M = 5.03, p < .001). Similar findings were observed in the transgender cultural competence scores (pre- (M = 4.02); post- (M = 5.08); one-month (M = 4.92, p < .001)).ConclusionEducational content focused on cultural competency for nurses may lead to improved health outcomes among the LGBT community.Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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