Lamonica Johnson

Providing students with testing that consists of demonstrating clinical skills can also identify challenges students face with application of knowledge. 

I had a colleague that did to tell me that her elementary school teacher told her mother to not speak her mother language because it would only confuse her. 

I currently have a clinical student from China who's been in the country less than two years. There are things she doesn't understand, and I can see other students reprimand her. I keep her close to me so I can be there to explain things she doesn't understand. I also talk to the other students and explain to them about being more understanding and explain things to their peer.

In the clinical settings, I have students that are already LPNs and others are new to healthcare. I also have students that are from other countries. For my students new to healthcare, I like to work with them individually to build their confidence. I do the same for my students new to the country. They're usually afraid of saying the wrong things or not understanding cultures.