Transcultural nursing

hundreds of years. There is no room for racism in nursing, although it does happen. The patients that nurses are treating are in a vulnerable state. They should be able to feel comfortable with their healthcare professional and should be able to trust them and the decisions they make regarding their care. The mission of the College of Nurses of Ontario is ”to protect the public’s right to quality nursing services by providing leadership to the nursing profession in self-regulation (College of…

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down is a book that highlights the struggles between two cultures in healthcare. The lack of understanding and communication lead to a medical tragedy for Hmong child Lia Lee. The story starts with the Lee’s forced immigration to America and talks about Lia being born with epilepsy. As the story unfolds there are many challenges that both cultures face in attempt to provide the best care for Lia. The family has very strong religious and cultural beliefs…

NUR 502- THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING ROLES AND PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT #2 DR. DIANE MOSS ASSIGNMENT #2 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION: CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Completed by: Sonja Walton Monday, February 5th, 2018. In a world where cultural sensitivity has become almost a requirement in any professional communication environment, examining the Hispanic cultural finds its importance in today’s reality. With the American society such as it is, an insight into the competence and sensitivity in…

1. Develops a therapeutic relationship with clients Therapeutic relationship is the special connection between the nurse and client that is based on trust, empathy, respect, and professional intimacy. On the afternoon shift the certified nursing assistant (CNA) reported to me that a client did not have dinner. I went to see her to inquirer why she wasn’t eating. She informed me that she was sad and wanted someone to talk to. I sat by her bed and actively listened while she explained to me that…

The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model: Analysis of Mexican-American Culture and Care During Labor and Delivery Nursing is a profession that broadly embodies both medical and emotional care for an individual and their loved ones. Doctor Jean Watson, the founder and director of Watson Caring Science Institute, developed a theory of caring science that encompasses the concepts of loving-kindness, respect, engagement, and trust to create an authentic, genuine, and supportive…

Relations Analysis of Giger and Davidhizer Transcultural Model The Giger and Davidhizer Transcultural Model is framework that breaks down different aspect of cultures by using six key elements: communication, space, social organization, time, and environmental control, and biological variations. Each of these models can be used to help better understand how different cultures interact. This model was developed in 1988 as a means to help nursing students better understand how…

workforce among underserved communities which will promote research regarding health disparities and as a result of such leaders and policy makers who supports diversity will increase. Adeniran, Glasgow (2010) wrote in their article, the role of nursing educators’ must be sensitivity to the learning needs of their staff which can help minimize rejection and marginalization of the culturally diverse learners. One of the important steps in emerging faculties understanding of diversity according…

Nursing Philosophy This paper will lay out what professional nursing means to me. I will also address how my view of nursing affected my decision to become a nurse. Further, I will explain the philosophy of nursing that I practice by and how that affects how I care for my patients and their families. Additionally, I will explain how my philosophy of nursing has changed since I began practicing as a nurse. Lastly, I will discuss any changes in my view of nursing since I began the…

Indeed it makes sense that to accommodate to globalization and immigration that the nursing discipline continue to grow and be diverse as a diversity of staff will create more opportunities for cultural knowledge to be shared among staff. According to Lancellotti it is also difficult to imagine that the nursing profession could remain isolated from such a powerful social issue [racism]. Leininger’s stranger to trusted friend enabler is the process…

describes the Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model in form of communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations, and how these models apply to the Buganda Culture. Social and communication organizations are discussed more in the nursing implications of Buganda culture Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model is the most used model for nursing students to provide care…