Online resources are available for health care professionals to complete a number of important tasks. Which of the following are services offered by professional organizations? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cultural competence information is offered by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
2. HealthLink assists users to medical and health care information.
3. Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) offers licensure information.
4. State Boards of Nursing offer continuing education credits.
5. Second Life offers end-of-life content for bereavement counselors.
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Rationale: Among the plethora of resources and services provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is a section on cultural competence (www.hrsa.gov/culturalcompetence/). In this section, nurses and others may take advantage of assessment tools for cultural and linguistic competence. Educational content on general aspects of cultural competence as well as content on specific groups is available.
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