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Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 4, 326-342 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010103258574

Nurse-Curanderas

Las Que Curan at the Heart of Hispanic Culture

Elaine Luna, R.N., M.S.N.

New Mexico State University

Bilingual nurse-curanderas are an emerging group of health care providers who blend the profession of nursing with Hispanic folk healing,thus providing culturally competent care to one of the largest growing minority groups in the United States. Nursecuranderas integrate curanderismo (Hispanic folk healing) with allopathic health care,evaluate safety and efficacy,and implement appropriate interventions. This balance reduces cultural conflict and improves outcomes by increasing patient compliance with the treatment regimen. A Spanish-English glossary of terms used is included.

Key Words: curanderismo • curandera • Hispanic folk healing • cultural competence


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