Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Understanding the culture3. Case Study/Demographics4. Diagnosis5. The procedure6. Barriers between nurses and patients7. Possible defects in the delivery of care8. Ways to promote cultural awareness9. The procedure revisited10. ConclusionIntroductionWorking as a research nurse at Ohio State University, I often encounter patients from different cultures. Ohio State University is known for its advanced leukemia research. I had the pleasure of working on the Phase 1 – Leukemia team for two years and I remember one patient who forever changed the way I interact with patients. It was then that I learned how my own biases affected the care of my patients. In an ever-changing world, nurses must understand cultural awareness and sensitivity in order to become better caregivers. All human beings have basic needs and wants, but it is how we perceive those needs and wants that are considered different. This article will provide insight into how one nurse found a way to navigate a patient encounter to provide the care her patient desperately needed and deserved at that moment. Understanding Culture Understanding cultural differences is imperative in today's society. It is estimated that a nurse will have a fifty percent chance of caring for a minority patient (Davidhizar-Giger & Hannenpluf, 2005). Culture is patterns of behavioral responses acquired over time and include our values, beliefs, norms, habits, art and ways of life that are accepted within a particular group (Polan and Tay. ..... middle of article.. ....active toward others In other words, we become culturally competent, which will ultimately improve outcomes for our patients. This is not what we are aiming for?, & Hannenpluff, L. (2005). Your continuing education topic 32005: Using the Giger-Davidhizare Transcultural Assessment Model (GDTAM) in the provision of patient care. Nursing.56.1 (Spring 2006) 37-43.Polan, E. &. Taylor, D. (2011). . Taylor, R. (1998). Check your nursing management skills. Transcultural Nursing: The American Hispanic Community (2012: retrieved from http://www.Culturediversity.org/hisp.htm)..