Journal of Transcultural Nursing Editor Marilyn “Marty” Douglas‚ DNSc‚ RN‚ FAAN Assistant Clinical Professor University of California‚ San Francisco Associate Editors Joyceen S. Boyle‚ PhD‚ RN‚ CTN‚ FAAN Professor‚ School of Nursing Medical College of Georgia Dula Pacquiao‚ EdD‚ RN‚ CTN Professor and Director‚ Transcultural Nursing Institute and Graduate Program Kean University‚ New Jersey Margaret McKenna‚ PhD‚ RN‚ MPH‚ MN CEO‚ Cultural Consultation Services Seattle‚ Washington Carmen J. Portillo
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Concepts of Transcultural Nursing Transcultural Nursing - A humanistic and scientific area of formal study and practice in nursing which is focused upon differences and similarities among cultures with respect to human care‚ health‚ and illness based upon the people ’s cultural values‚ beliefs‚ and practices‚ and to use this knowledge to provide cultural specific or culturally congruent nursing care to people ... Leininger Leininger (1991) notes the main goal of transcultural nursing is
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Leininger’s theory is to provide care measures that are in harmony with an individual or group’s cultural beliefs‚ practices‚ and values. In the 1960’s she coined the term culturally congruent care‚ which is the primary goal of transcultural nursing practice. Culturally congruent care is possible when the following occurs within the nurse-client relationship (Leininger‚ 1981): Together the nurse and the client creatively design a new or different care lifestyle for the health or well-being
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Contemporary Issues in Nursing Contemporary Issues in Nursing There are many contemporary nursing issues. This paper will look into Transcultural Nursing‚ one of the more important issues‚ especially in tri-state area. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census (2000)‚ over 30% of the total population‚ or one out of every three persons in the United States (U.S.)‚ is comprised of various ethnicities other than non-Hispanic Whites. This statistic highlights that the U.S. has a significant
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From‚ Joseph Thomas Verghis‚ 1/11 Gipps Street‚ Wollongong‚ NSW 2500 Ph: 0411 646 085 Email: josephthomas555@gmail.com 1st March 2011 To‚ Overseas Qualification Assessment‚ Education & Assessment‚ Engineers Australia 11 National Circuits Barton ACT 2600 Australia. Subject: Application for the assessment of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Industrial & Production Engineering. Dear Sir/Madam‚ I‚ Joseph Thomas Verghis completed my Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial & Production
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Cultural Interview of Nigerian Culture Carlos Sikaffy Facilitator: Regina Smeltzer NUR401: Transcultural Nursing November 25‚ 2011 Plagiarism Statement I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the University Bulletin and this module as it relates to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement‚ I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism have taken place
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In earlier times‚ people were separated by great distances and came into contact with each other only in unusual circumstances. Today‚ however‚ modern technology has dramatically increased the probability of transcultural contact. Just by opening up the morning paper we step beyond the limits of our daily lives and establish contact with the problems faced by other people from varying cultural circles and groups. As a rule‚ we understand these events only to the
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Continuity of care model v standard Through Australia‚ the models of care are highly varied. The research suggests that when comparing continuity of care to standard care‚ continuity of care allows for women and midwives to gain rapport and thus an increase in the overall satisfaction of care (Aune; (Yelland; Schmied‚ 2007; Brown‚ 2005; Jenkins‚ 2013; McLacklan‚ 2006). Women are more likely to develop confidence in skills with a known midwife and‚ therefore‚ an increase in self esteem and maternal
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For about twenty years‚ GHRI scientists have created better models of care and are widely recognized for the Chronic Care Model. The effectiveness of care for major chronic illness has improved by progress in clinical and behavioral interventions. But there are still many patients who are not advancing. What could be the reason for this? The Institute of Medicine reported that there is an increase on medical care from the rapid increase of chronic disease and complexity of science and
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level of care and an acute level of care. In some instances‚ it is possible to transition from these levels of care as well. Depending on what type of medical care that one needs will determine whether it will be acute or chronic. Acute care may encompass treatment of illnesses and disorders in a moderately short amount of time. Patients receiving acute care may seek treatment for short-term illnesses or injuries and possible rehabilitation after an injury. Some examples of acute care may include;
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