THE INVISIBLE CULTURE OF THE MULTIRACIAL, MULTIETHNIC INDIVIDUAL: A TRANSCULTURAL IMPERATIVE (REPRINT FROM 2001).

The main purpose of this introauctory article is to evoKe professional awareness, spark interest, stimulate thought, and disseminate information concerning multiracial, multiethnic (multiple heritage) individuals within the United States. General background information, terms, definitions, ethno-historical influences, practice implications, and current issues will be highlighted. Areasforfurther exploration will be proposed. Transcultural imperatives urge all nurses and other health care professionals to become active participants in the new cultural evolution of a different, broader worldview that uncovers the "invisible" culture of multiple heritage individuals. The new vision challenges nurse and other health care professionals to embark upon a new journey in the quest for cultural congruent care for all individuals.