Interviewee was born in Saigon, Vietnam. She is the eldest of a total of five siblings, two sisters and three brothers. She grew up in a very poor and disadvantaged neighborhood, where feeding the family was a daily struggle. At the age of thirteen, the interviewee was sponsored to North Carolina, United States, in hopes of a better lifestyle. The interviewee describes his first impression of the United States as “paradise.” She says: “There is so much food to eat. Everything is so clean and everyone is so nice. They say hello to me even if I don't know them. Unlike American streets, Vietnam's sidewalks are unsanitary and filled with homeless people. The interviewee says she is grateful for health care in America. She was surprised that the United States offered free health care to low-income children. When she arrived in America, she was able to receive free dental cleanings, physical exams and vaccinations. The interviewee's first impression of nursing was that American nurses are "very caring, friendly and professional." They discuss their care plan with the patient before performing the procedure. The interviewee said: “Nurses in Vietnam are mean and don't communicate with patients. American nurses are very informative. They slowly explain things to me before doing anything. They tell me if something will hurt or sting. We don't do that in Vietnam. » If I were to provide culturally competent nursing care to my client, I would begin by conducting a cultural assessment to “implement culturally congruent and safe nursing care” (Potter and Perry, 2013, p. 107). A cultural assessment includes collecting census data, asking questions, and establishing middle of paper...... in a language other than Chinese. By taking the time to learn about my client's culture, I can provide more in-depth care. Patient care can be provided much more easily if the nurse is informed of the client's preferences. The patient might not make eye contact because she thinks it is disrespectful. She can also be more private and does not like to give out personal information. Culture plays an important role in the type of care a patient receives. It determines how comfortable a patient is with certain things, which can speed up their healing process. There are many factors to consider when caring for a patient. This includes their language, religion, family and the client's values. A nurse must consider all patient preferences and beliefs in order to provide the best culturally competent care to their client..