The importance of cultural competence. Cultural values define roles and human interactions within families and communities and with others. Culture determines values and behaviors‚ but other factors within a culture influence behavior patterns as well. Cultural competence is the ability to provide effective care for patients who come from different cultures. It requires sensitivity and effective communication in nursing‚ both verbally and non-verbally. Cultural competence and respect for others
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piece is to put forward a new proposal for the handing over process at the trust I was established at this past placement. I will not be mentioning staff or service users by name in order to adhere to the NMC’s guidelines on confidentiality‚(The Nursing and Midwifery Council‚ 2015) I will also not be mentioning the name of the hospital I was placed at. If successful‚ this model could easily be adapted and used in other trusts providing uniformity and consistency in this area across the NHS. At the
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The Importance of Business Ethics in Ireland Sonia Lorena Richards Cross cultural Human Relations and Negotiations April 27‚ 2010 Globalization has created opportunities for countries like Ireland to flourish. “Ireland is now classed as a high income economy by the World Bank on the basis of gross national income (Chhokar 365).” The importance of business ethics is fairly new in Ireland. Explanations for this might be sought in the country’s colonial history and late economic development
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Often people look at nursing homes as a place where older adults go to live out their final days‚ I honestly believe this is the way society perceives nursing homes because of how older adults were cared for in the past. According to the book Community Care for an aging society. “Since the colonial period‚ the primary provider for the care of the elderly adults has been family.” (pg.42) (Cox) An older adult having to go to a nursing home does not necessarily mean that they are going there to live
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most important to people and shape their thoughts‚ feelings‚ and ultimately‚ actions” (Yoost & Crawford‚ 2016). Each person has their own values‚ which is why each person is unique and handles each situation in life differently. As I am a beginning nursing student‚ I have found the value I cherish most is God’s will‚ which is to seek and obey the will of God. As a Christian‚ I use the Bible to guide me through life and prayer as a communication tool to speak with Him. I strive to be an example of a
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Prompt 1. “The amount of medical knowledge that a nurse practitioner must know today doubles every three years.” (Densen‚ 2011) Nursing practice is changing. With access to a search engine‚ patients are taking their healthcare into their own hands and keeping us responsible for staying up to date on evidence based practice. As nurses‚ we must be at the forefront of research to provide the best patient care. After I have earned my degree‚ I plan on improving evidence based practice so that nurses
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Korean-Americans are the fastest growing subgroup of Asian Americans. In a 10 mile radius of the hospital I work in the Korean population varies from about 10 to more than 50 of the population comprising some of the surrounding towns (Holy Name Medical Center Korean Medical Program‚ 2013). Therefore‚ it is very important for healthcare providers to be able to communicate with this culture. In response to the needs of the patients‚ our hospital has created the Korean Medical Program. The program
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The nursing pillow provides the necessary support for an optimal position during breastfeeding. Given the weight of the bag‚ the pillow stays in place and the baby does not slip between the mother and the pillow. When your baby is born‚ you can use a pillow during breastfeeding or when you give him the bottle. You can‚ for example‚ the wedge in your back and enjoy this time with your baby. Later‚ your baby may also lie on this cushion and have a little nest. Your baby may also be maintained when
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for medical practitioners as defined by the Nursing Practice Act. The Board of Nurses receives questions‚ such as whether it is within the scope of practice of a RN to perform a certain procedure. In Texas‚ the
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Importance of ethics in today’s society Having ethical society is improving the other life factors as political and businesses. Ethics is all about the action that you think is right and proper to do per the society values. . The society is the untie that groups of people live in‚ so if from the beginning we start with the society to be aware of ethics‚ the other factors in life will be easy to manage. A lot of people don’t recognize the significant of ethics and how it influences
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