Unit 7 Assignment
Michaela P. Capulong
For Kaplan University
Professional Presence
CS204
Adam Rafalovich
September 14, 2015
As a healthcare worker, I deal with people of every faith and culture on a daily basis. Cultural awareness and being respectful to others is essential to have a positive workplace environment. “Cultural differences can affect patient assessment, teaching and patient outcomes, as well as overall patient compliance” (Coe, 2015). Health care providers need to focus on the differences and similarities of cultures to provide cultural appropriate nursing care to patients.
Different specialties in nursing have different cultures. Every specialty has different ideas and solution to solve problems. “Nursing as a
Michaela P. Capulong
For Kaplan University
Professional Presence
CS204
Adam Rafalovich
September 14, 2015
As a healthcare worker, I deal with people of every faith and culture on a daily basis. Cultural awareness and being respectful to others is essential to have a positive workplace environment. “Cultural differences can affect patient assessment, teaching and patient outcomes, as well as overall patient compliance” (Coe, 2015). Health care providers need to focus on the differences and similarities of cultures to provide cultural appropriate nursing care to patients.
Different specialties in nursing have different cultures. Every specialty has different ideas and solution to solve problems. “Nursing as a