The English Patient

Ever since I read an article about a man who can speak 60 different languages in my eighth grade English class, I planned to learn to speak at least four different languages fluently in my lifetime. I am already fluent in three different languages (English, Hindi, Telugu), but I am still interested in taking courses that will help me become a fluent speaker in another language, like Spanish. I have taken Spanish classes in high school, and I am very excited to continue my study of Spanish at the…

provider. Because in order to be able to take care of patients effectively, one must put aside stereotyping and…

Conducting cultural assessments on each individual patient is a necessity in nursing. This paper will describe some of the key components of conducting a comprehensive cultural assessment. I will also choose two of the listed components and reflect on my own culture and how it could possibly impact my attitude toward a patient of a different culture. Lastly, I will create two nursing diagnoses, for a patient who comes into a physician’s office that I work for, with a newly diagnosed problem.…

vulnerable cancer patient. Kalanithi depicts this journey in a heartbreaking and powerful way. Kalanithi is an esteemed surgeon, scholar, writer, and father who lost his life to cancer at the age of 37. This 228-page memoir illustrates Kalanithi’s cancer story: his struggles and triumphs, his heartbreak and successes, and eventually the birth of his daughter and his death. Published posthumously in 2016 by Random House, this memoir honors the legacy of Kalanithi. Kalanithi has degrees in English…

VI. Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcome Communicating effectively with all health care disciplines is imperative for a conducive, civil work environment and to the safety of patients. My experiences in working in interdisciplinary teams were very different between my endocrine practice and operating room practice. The endocrine team that I had worked for consisted of two endocrinologist, nurse practitioner, dietician, office manager and two…

interaction with others constructively at various levels. Horsfall, Stuhlmiller and Champ defines the interpersonal skill as the intercommunication of a nurse with at least two or more people in a way of talking them with encouragement that will help the patient/s to attain their healthy well-being (2000, p. 125). A good and successful communication play a big role in shaping and building a person’s personality. Skeen, McKay, Fanning, and Skeen highlights the different ways of communication such…

This assignment will explore the author’s role as a Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Pre - admission clinic. The assessment, diagnosis and a recommended treatment of a pre – operative patient with symptomatic Aortic Regurgitation (AR) will be discussed. The Royal College of Nursing (2015) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2005) provide guidance for practice within the United Kingdom .Several features of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner’s (ANP) role, such as physical…

describes one’s beliefs, language, attitudes and preferences that people begin the process of learning at birth (Anderson, 2012). Lack of understanding of patients’ culture can lead to poor compliance and unsuccessful outcome. Nurses as patients’ advocates need to place patients’ value on priority. These days, there are many people who can’t speak English or very limited who came to US for many different reasons. However, they have equal right to receive good quality of healthcare with their…

Caring for diverse patients is sometimes frustrating. Not only is it a challenge to care for them, but it is also a challenge for us because we have to be able to change our way of thinking and learn to listen to our diverse patients and respect their culture. The purpose of this paper is to explain the components of a comprehensive cultural assessment, preparing a care plan for a culturally diverse patient with a new diagnosis, along choosing two components and reflect on my culture along with…

assigned to a patient was scheduled for surgery the following morning. Apparently, at the start of my 12-hour night shift, the consent for surgery was not signed, and the procedure was not explained to the patient or to his family members. The patient does not speak or understand any English. Also, per report from the previous RN and patient’s family, at baseline, the patient is only orientated to himself. The anesthesiologist came in the middle of the night and talked to the patient and claimed…