Can transcultural Nursing be applied to African American Men who have sex with men (MSM)? Jacqueline Watson Gonzaga University Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice NURS 700 Debra Smith and Lin Murphy November 9‚ 2014 According to Zander (2007) the term transcultural nursing was first established by Florence Nightingale due to her work in the Crimean war and her work in Australia with the Aborigines. Today; however‚ transcultural nursing care in healthcare focuses upon differences and similarities
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nurses must be prepared to deliver such care (Prosen‚ 2015). The American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) considers cultural competence as an important component to advanced practice nurses’ (APNs) education and preparedness (AACN‚ 2011). Dr. Madeleine Leininger‚ a nurse anthropologist‚ developed the transcultural nursing theory in the 1960s (DeNisco & Barker‚ 2016). Transcultural nursing theory is defined as “a formal area of study and practice focused on comparative human-care (caring)
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is very important for nurses to deal with the patients. It strengthens nurse’s commitment to nursing based on nurse-patient relationship and highlighting the whole person rather than viewing the patient as a set of symptom or illness. To provide optimal and holistic care for all patient’s‚ culturally competent care is an important ingredient to achieve quality care and health outcomes. Transcultural nursing provide care that is consistent with cultural values‚ beliefs and practices- culturally specific
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Concepts of Transcultural Nursing Transcultural Nursing - A humanistic and scientific area of formal study and practice in nursing which is focused upon differences and similarities among cultures with respect to human care‚ health‚ and illness based upon the people ’s cultural values‚ beliefs‚ and practices‚ and to use this knowledge to provide cultural specific or culturally congruent nursing care to people ... Leininger Leininger (1991) notes the main goal of transcultural nursing is to provide
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what Transcultural Nursing and Culturally Competent Care are in society. It will also clarify what these two terms are for those nurse and health professions that are not clear on what it is. Transcultural Nursing is a study‚ research‚ and practice‚ focused on culturally based care beliefs‚ values‚ and practices of individuals or groups of similar or different cultures. Along with it being “directed toward holistic‚ congruent (appropriate)‚ and beneficial health care.” Transcultural Nursing has changed
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Paper Over fifty years ago‚ Madeline Leininger was on a mission to advance the practice of transcultural nursing. Times have definitely changed in the last fifty years‚ and transcultural nursing has become a major focus for the government as well as many nursing organizations. Emerging standards of care regarding culturally competent care‚ is an important aspect of the health care industry‚ especially nursing. With the growing population‚ there is an increasing amount of people that are not native
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culturally congruent care‚ which is the primary goal of transcultural nursing practice. Culturally congruent care is possible when the following occurs within the nurse-client relationship (Leininger‚ 1981): Together the nurse and the client creatively design a new or different care lifestyle for the health or well-being of the client. This mode requires the use of both generic and professional knowledge and ways to fit such diverse ideas into nursing care actions and goals. Care knowledge and skill
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A Transcultural Case Study As the world’s multi-cultural population increases‚ the significance of transcultural nursing in healthcare is strongly evident. Health care professionals are challenged by the need to understand the various cultural factors that influence a person’s response to health and illness and must develop attitudes and skills that will help them behave in culturally appropriate ways (Walsh & DeJoseph‚ 2003). Transcultural nursing works as a formal education that equips nurses
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view of one’s culture is important‚ every person is culturally unique; therefore‚ nurses must implement a transcultural assessment model when assessing a client. Completing individual assessments will prevent stereotyping and ensure patient-centered quality care. The purpose of this paper is to assess an adult from a culture different from my own‚ utilizing Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model and summarize my findings. Description of the Person and Cultural Heritage Mr. Crane
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Cultural Interview of Nigerian Culture Carlos Sikaffy Facilitator: Regina Smeltzer NUR401: Transcultural Nursing November 25‚ 2011 Plagiarism Statement I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the University Bulletin and this module as it relates to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement‚ I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism have taken place
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