Interviewee was born in Saigon, Vietnam. She is the eldest of a total of five brothers, two sisters and three brothers. She grew up in a very poor and disadvantaged neighborhood, where providing food for 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 her first impression of the United States as “heavenly.” He states: “There is so much food to eat. Everywhere is so clean and everyone is so nice. They greet me even if I don't know them." Unlike American streets, the sidewalks in Vietnam are unsanitary and full of homeless people. The interviewee says she is grateful for healthcare in America. She was surprised that the U.S. provided free health care to low-income children. When she first came to America, she was able to receive free dental cleanings, physical exams, and vaccinations. Interviewee's first impression of nursing was that nurses in America they are "very caring, friendly and professional." They discuss their treatment plan with the patient before actually performing the procedure. The interviewee states: “Nurses in Vietnam are bad and do not communicate with patients. Nurses in America are very informative. They slowly explain things to me before doing anything. They tell me if something will hurt or sting. They don't do that in Vietnam." implement culturally congruent and safe nursing care” (Potter and Perry, 2013, p. 107). A cultural assessment includes collecting census data, asking questions, and determining a language other than Chinese. By taking the time to learn about my client's culture, I can provide them with more in-depth care. Patient care can be managed much more smoothly if the nurse is informed about the client's preferences. The patient may not make eye contact because he believes it is disrespectful. She may also be more reserved and doesn't like to reveal 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 the healing process. There are many cultural considerations to make when caring for a patient. This includes the client's language, religion, family and values. A nurse must consider all of the patient's preferences and beliefs in order to provide the best culturally competent care to the client.