Introduction In this essay my aim is to describe and discuss my own Filipino cultural background and how it might influence my nursing practice. Culture is our way of living (Wepa‚ 2005). It is also shaped by our values‚ beliefs‚ norms‚ and practices that are shared by members of the same cultural group (Giger & Davidhizar‚ 1995). I will be discussing some of the values and traits that we Filipinos have in common such as pagmamano and po at opo or gestures that show respect to our elders‚ kagandahang
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DKA HHNS Onset Sudden Gradual Precipitating Infections Infection Factors Manifestations Ketosis : altered Central nervous system Kussmaul’s respirations functions w/ neurologic symptoms. Fruity breath‚ nausea‚ ABD pain Dehydration or electrolyte loss: Dehydration or electrolytes loss: Polyuria‚ polydipsia‚ weight loss‚ dry skin Polyuria‚ polydipsia‚ weight loss‚ dry skin Sunken eyes‚ soft eyeballs‚ lethargy
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H. H. Holmes A. Introduction: On May 16‚ 1861 Herman Webster Mudgett was born. His home town was Gilmanton‚ New Hampshire and he soon would become the notorious Dr. H.H. Holmes‚ Americas’ first Serial Killer. He was a small white male born into a devout Methodist family. Holmes’ mother Theodate Page Price forced strict religious studies while his father‚ Levi Horton Mudgett handed out the harsh‚ strong discipline. Holmes had one brother and sister. B. Intelligence‚ Social achievement
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could be able to commit murder‚ someone with‚ “dark hair‚ and striking blue eyes” (35). On the surface H.H. Holmes seemed to be a productive member of society. Born and raised in the small state of New Hampshire‚ he turned his fascination with the human body into a career when he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1884. Wealthy‚ well-educated and refined‚ the young doctor moved to Chicago where he became the owner of a drugstore‚ and eventually opened a hotel. His design of
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身披狮皮 (In the Skin of a Lion) by Michael Ondaatje (英国病人作者) The joyful will stoop with sorrow‚ and when you have gone to the earth I will let my hair grow long for your sake‚ I will wander through the wilderness in the skin of a lion. THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH Never again will a single story be told as though it were the only one. JOHN BERGER This is a story a young girl gathers in a car during the early hours of the morning. She listens and asks questions as the vehicle travels through darkness. Outside
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Reflect cultural awareness in work practice Contents Demonstrate awareness of culture as a factor in all human behaviour by using culturally appropriate work practicesUse work practices that create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for all personsReview and modify work practices in consultation with people from diverse backgrounds People who identify with a particular culture have a lot of things in common‚ eg food‚ traditional costumes‚ music and so on. However‚ there are also
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THE NEED FOR CULTURAL AWARENESS‚ RESPECT AND COMPETENCY What is culture? It is difficult to define culture. A characteristic usually included in definitions of culture is that it is "shared by people." Culture is also said to distinguish insiders from outsiders‚ those who are members of one cultural group from those who are not. This idea of culture leads to the following useful suppositions: 1. Culture is learned. It is transmitted from one generation to another through observation and discourse
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understand the problem of Human trafficking in the United States and its concentration in Houston‚ TX. It’s one of the largest serious organized crimes in the United states and continues to grow. Although little research has been conducted in regards to the Awareness of Human Trafficking in this study it will shine light on what research has been presented on the topic of Human Trafficking Awareness. It will explain what types of subtopics that fall within been classified Human trafficking‚ and how it’s
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Results of Poor Cross Cultural Awareness Having a poor understanding of the influence of cross cultural differences in areas such as management‚ PR‚ advertising and negotiations can eventually lead to blunders that can have damaging consequences. It is crucial for today’s business personnel to understand the impact of cross cultural differences on business‚ trade and internal company organization. The success or failure of a company‚ venture‚ merger or acquisition is essentially in the hands of
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History of Human Services HHS 201: Introduction to Human Services Instructor: Tykeysha Boone August 20‚ 2012 It is common for people to expect something in return for helping someone out or providing them with a specific service. It is also very common for people to expect to have to give up something in return for asking for help or specific services. While not everyone believes that those who are in need should be helped‚ there are opposing positions which feel that reform is a way to retract
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