In the first part of this article, I explain the governing law on. school searches and examine how a studentâs expectation of privacy. should be measured. Second, I explain the reasoning for requiring a. warrant to search a studentâs cell phone. Finally, I suggest guidelines for. cell phone searches in school.
What is âCultural Competence?â. The Department of Health and Human Services defines cultural competence as âa set of behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable nurses to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.â Of course, this definition, although accurate, does not delve into all the complexities of the term.
Culture has several important characteristics: (1) Culture is comprehensive. This means that all parts must fit together in some logical fashion. For example, bowing and a strong desire to avoid the loss of face are unified in their manifestation of the importance of respect. Culture, as a âcomplex whole,â is a system of interdependent components. 2  Knowledge and beliefs are important parts. 3  In the U.S., we know and believe that a person who is skilled and works hard will get ahead. 4  In other countries, it may be believed that differences in outcome result more from luck.