Cultural competence

The primary purpose of this essay is to conduct a reflective study on some of the aspects within my professional practice encountered as a student nurse. In consideration of the elements of a reflective study, I will base my findings in the first person. On the other hand, in adherence to the stipulation of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002), I will ensure the proponents of confidentiality are observed in the disclosure of names in order to protect the identities of the individual…

The Gallon and Porter Assessment Matrix is a very useful tool to self-evaluate ones abilities and skills as a counselor. Through careful consideration and reflection on the screening, assessment, and treatment planning questionnaire Jocabed found herself realizing the amount of information she had learned through the course and also the limitations or areas of growth. This essay will briefly discuss Jocabed’s Gallon and Porter Assessment Matrix score, her reactions to the score, strengths, areas…

The right to refuse medical treatment has born ethical dilemmas between the constitutional right of privacy and preservation of life. The case of Grace R. Lane v. Rosaria Candura refers to a similar paradox between a daughter (Grace R. Lane) seeking for temporary guardian status over her mother (Rosaria Candura). As a guardian, she would obtain legal authority which enables her to consent on behalf her mother. Mrs.Candura has refused necessary treatment (amputation of a gangrene infected right…

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian teaches the reader that competence is not related to your IQ. Arnold Spirit serves as an example for this. Throughout the story he becomes more competent, and this is shown in various story points. One has to grow up to become more competent, it does not matter how intelligent they are. Age is one of the only cures for incompetence. In the beginning of the story, Arnold is somewhat incompetent. “And then Dad pulled down his rifle and bullets from…

After two semesters working with Communities in Schools I have now learned how class knowledge turns into hands on experience. It has been one of the most exciting times of my Social Work career growing so much in such a short amount of time. This internship has given me a sense of what it is like to work with children, which has motivated me even more to continue with this population. I have definitely realized in what personal areas I have grown. At the end of last semester I felt like what I…

have been forced to abandon certain behaviors that were once common throughout the world such as those commonly referred to interpersonal behaviors. Interpersonal personal behaviors that are associated with interpersonal trust are availability, competence, consistency, discreetness, fairness, integrity, loyalty, openness, promise fulfillment, receptivity and overall trust. These eleven behaviors play an important part in building a lasting and productive relationship in both our social and…

Competency is defined as a “concrete category against which a person’s adequacy or sufficiency may be judged” (Short, 1964, p. 201). In order for a person to be considered competent he/she must possess the “required knowledge, skills, and abilities to function in a given field” (Howsam & Houstan, 1972, p. 3). The profession of nursing has been continuously evolving and changing, and the advancements in modes of study have further accelerated the process of changes and development. After doing…

Buddhist. The question posed by Barbara Pesuit in her article “There be dragons: effects of unexplored religion on nurses’ competence in spiritual care” is to what extent a generalized anxiety…

As the law ends, ethics begins its course. In the healthcare system, law and clinical ethics are disciplines that have related concepts with unique parameters and a separate focus (Atkins, De Lacey, and Britton 2014). To better understand the role of law and ethics in healthcare and their overlapping responsibility and influence in the Australian healthcare system, an analysis will discuss a case study involving an ethical dilemma. Various relevant legal issues, ethical principles, and theories…

1.0 Introduction The quality of physical education (PE) programs in primary schools over the past two decades has been examined in the literature because of the difficulties classroom teachers experience when teaching PE. This Literature Review will look at the effectiveness of Physical Literacy (PL) and subsequently its relationship with the Long-Term Athlete Development model (LTAD). Since sedentary behaviour has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality,…