ETANtalks is back with an inspiring new episode! This time, host Dr. Juan Manuel Leyva Moral sits down with Dr. Elena Rousou, Vice President of the European Transcultural Nursing Association and Assistant Professor at Cyprus University of Technology.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rousou shares her journey from clinical nursing to becoming a leading advocate for transcultural care, cultural competence, and health equity. She opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her passion for inclusive healthcare, including her own story of displacement, and reflects on what it truly means to deliver care that respects dignity and diversity.
Listeners will gain insights on:
✔ Why cultural competence is essential for safe and respectful healthcare.
✔ The role of nurses in addressing gender-based violence and migrant health.
✔ Strategies for teaching cultural humility and breaking stereotypes in the classroom.
✔ Practical advice for early-career nurses and educators navigating transcultural care.
Dr. Rousou reminds us that transcultural nursing isn’t just a skill—it’s a commitment to compassion, equity, and human connection.
🎧 Listen now to Episode 4 of ETANtalks and be inspired to lead change in healthcare.
