Blood culture

Cultural Competency The health care system may be unique in being a true melting pot of cultures, ethnicities and races. No matter ones background, health care and maintenance is a necessity of life. The cultural landscape of America is a constantly changing one. It is project that by the year 2045 that non-Hispanic Caucasians will represent less than 50% of the U.S. population for the first time (Alba, 2015). However this estimate may actually be inaccurate because of the numerous American…

Although cultural safety and cultural competence are similar in nature, they are not the same. Cultural competence stems from our understanding of different cultures and how they should be treated, while cultural safety goes beyond this scope to include in-depth reflection, practical application and education, and policy transformation in terms of equality of care and access to care, etc. “Cultural safety helps us to understand the limitations of cultural competence…[It] is predicted on…

of the Vampire Vampires as well as vampire legend play important roles in the traditions of many areas across the earth. These blood-sucking creatures are most common in the cultures of Eastern Europe, despite the fact that similar manifestations are claimed to exist in Asian cultures and some ancient cultures. Vampire tales have a distinct history bridging several cultures as well as eras, making them one of the most powerful stories ever told. The first step in of comprehending vampire lore is…

cultural care diversity and universality theory, theory of caring, concept of teach, and the new worldview of unitary caring paradigm. The theory-driven practice framework embodies globalization focusing in human culture and human experiences. Leininger focused observations in human cultures such as behaviors, needs, responses, and care expectations differing from one individual to another (Leininger, 2015). Swanson centered her way of globalization applying five caring processes: knowing,…

Advocacy and Its Role in Cultural Diversity Tenia Madison Ohio University Ethical dilemmas may arise when caring for diverse populations. Different cultures have their own beliefs and values that can influence health decisions and behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to examine an ethical dilemma that I have encountered during my practice. Then I will describe the perception of the dilemma by presenting both sides of the issue and any conflicting values and beliefs. Finally, I…

greatly depending on the respondent’s beliefs and cultural background. As the United States continues to grow and evolve in areas such as race, ethnicity and culture, the image of America changes as well. In an article entitled ‘Nation or Notion’ by Patrick J. Buchanan, he argues that Americans need a common identity based upon ancestry and culture to survive as a country. On the other hand, an article entitled ‘What Does It Mean to Be an “American”?’ by Michael Walzer argues that America does…

Mexico, I did not have much of interaction with a different race. The majority of the people in my neighborhood had about the same skin tone, some lighter than others. I would only see a difference with people that had indigenous blood. There were a few people with indigenous blood that I met during my childhood and it primarily included my maid and my nanny and her family. When it came to bring a friend home, I had to be very selective. Most parents within my school knew each other. My parents…

become a part of education and daily practices of nursing today. Transcultural nursing is the study and practice focused on cultural care, behaviour in health, illness influenced by values and beliefs of individuals or groups of the same or different cultures. The focus is to recognize the behaviors and practices and apply this knowledge to the planning process and provide cultural suitable care (Farlex, 2003-2015). “The comparative approach directs nurses not to treat all persons alike, but to…

INTRODUCTION Culture is an umbrella term that covers almost every aspects of life. It includes different concepts when viewed from various perspectives. It can be described in individual level as well as communal level, though they are mutually dependent. An individual defines the culture at the level of the community he or she follows the patterns of the society in which he or she lives. The culture of a community is defined by the living patterns of the members of the society. Culture has an…

but receiving treatment for hiv infection lowers the risk for the baby lowers the risk of them catching it.HIV through breastfeeding. when you are exposed to the blood of someone who is HIV positive it can be a risk factor. This includes sharing needles for HIV drug use or getting a tattoo with contaminated instruments. Safety regulations generally…