Kendra K. Collins Cultural Competence in Nursing Care Jo Anne Long Walker‚ Instructor SOC 5820: Mgmt. & Admin. in Older Adult Settings February 16‚ 2015 Cultural Competence in Nursing Care The numbers of minorities in the United States has significantly increased within the last decade. More specifically‚ older adults ages 65 and older also are becoming more culturally diverse. Expectedly‚ these changes in the population changes are also affecting the composition of facilities that care for
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Cultural differences are also an important aspect of the critical incident as mother was from a Pakistan and had recently moved to England. Emma was from Pakistan has had only been in the country for a year and was finding it difficult to adjust and integrate into her community and was therefore was being supported by health visitor which stopped when she was re admitted with baby to hospital. However‚ due to lack of communication listening visit did not continue immediately after discharge. Studies
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Cross Cultural Beliefs about The Afterlife. Seminar in Individual Differences and Personality Abstract A study of American undergraduates indicated that the beliefs about the nature of life after death were quite complicated. A 41-item questionnaire produced 12 independent groups of beliefs. Belief in an internal locus of control and that one’s life is owned by God were associated with a more positive view of the afterlife‚ as was being Roman Catholic rather than Protestant
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post will define cultural self-assessment and an explanation of why it is important in our nursing practice. It will also describe the five steps in the process for delivering culturally congruent nursing care and how it is applied in my own practice. I will also discuss definitions and categories of cultural competence. As nurses‚ we are exposed to many different types of culture when providing care for our patients and families. To provide such care‚ one must complete a cultural self-assessment
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The Navajo creation story involves three underworlds where important events happened to shape the Fourth World where we now live. The Navajo were given the name Ni’hookaa Diyan Diné by their creators. It means "Holy Earth People". Navajos today simply call themselves "Diné"‚ meaning "The People". The Tewa Indians were the first to call them Navahu‚ which means "the large area of cultivated land". The Mexicans knew them as "Navajos de Apaches"‚ known as a special group somewhat distinct from the
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a fair share of challenges should be faced by a renowned health facility‚ patients‚ and their family members. Medical practitioners are supposed to observe high level of professionalism when discharging their services. Despite the high expectations‚ medical practitioners are also human beings prone to making mistakes. Subsequently‚ as a nurse‚ I try to avoid a number of factors that may affect the safety of both the patients and their families. When taking care for Josie‚ I exercised vigilance and
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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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Global Studies The Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church: Its division and beliefs The Church is the congregation and unity of God‘s people together in one whole body‚ known as the Mystical body of Christ‚ because of the way devout followers of Christ‚ come to experience Christ through the Sacraments‚ Clergy‚ and Litany. The Catechism of the Church states that the Pope‚ Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor‚ is the perpetual and visible source of the foundation of the
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Using Cultural Competency in Practice Cultural competencies is a term that has long saturated the healthcare world‚ especially nursing. The United States has become a melting pot of culture and ethnicity and to practice in the hospital setting it is essential to know the backgrounds of your patients and their families. Different cultures have different perceptions on health and illness. Providing culturally competent care includes knowledge about subcultures‚ attitudes‚ and skills that’s supports
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Course Description Cultural knowledge is very essential in the treatment of patients‚ and nurses must constantly stay current and grow with the profession‚ this includes understanding your patients’ needs culturally and medically. Cultural sensitivity and an awareness of differences is an important dimension that all nurses should have‚ and the lack there off can negativity impact the patient’s health outcome. Differences in cultures‚ values‚ and beliefs often affect the outcome of the healthcare
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