The US Bureau of Statistics estimates that by 2044, more than 50% of the population will be made up of the minority population meaning nurses will have to become culturally competent.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) explains diversity as being able to acknowledge and appreciate the existing differences in beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, and priorities when it comes to seeking healthcare from different populations. The strict code of ethics governs the profession and guides nurses to make ethical decisions when assessing and documenting the patient’s condition. This paper will assess the Hispanic and Latino Americans’ cultural aspects such as their ethnicity, history and value orientation, religious beliefs, and nutritional behavior while at the same time giving health promotion strategies for the community.