Why is Ethnocentrism an Important Concept for Nurses? Written By Louisa Gibbons 2011 Ethnocentrism is an important concept for nurses to understand because it has a huge impact on the way we will deliver nursing care. Ethnocentrism is defined by Germov‚ (2005) as “viewing others from one’s own cultural perspective‚ with an implied sense of cultural superiority based on an inability to understand or accept the practices and beliefs of other cultures.” (p.152). To understand the term ethnocentrism
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lawyer‚ a firefighter‚ or an engineer. There are people whose dream eventually dies out‚ but for the people whose dream to be a registered nurse is alive and breathing‚ here is some information and very helpful advise on registered nursing. Registered nurses are smart‚ dedicated‚ and responsible to their duties. When considering a career as a registered nurse‚ a person should carefully look at aspects such as ones responsibilities‚ work conditions‚ salary‚ necessary skills‚ and it’s aspects‚ but
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There are several important reasons why I want to become a nurse practitioner. The first one is the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry and be part of a professional group that helps to save lives. I would like to be involved in making patient diagnosis and developing individualized treatment plans for patients. Taking care of humanity is a noble idea that I would like to be associated with. Moreover‚ I strive to be part of an elite group of professionals who are changing the structures
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What is meant by the term "collective memory" and why must historians beware ? "Collective memory" is a term used to describe a pool of shared or recollected information held by a group‚ as a community or culture‚ and passed from one generation to the next. First used in 1925 by the sociologist Maurice Halbwachs in "La mémoire collective"‚ this term was employed to describe the memories held by French people during and after the First World War. However‚ this is not to be confused with personal
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Why I want To Be A Nurse By: Lourdes Ocasio I walked off the school bus; it was a beautiful summer day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing‚ but inside my house it was dark‚ a cloud had moved over us. I slowly made my way to the door‚ expecting my mother to greet me but instead my sister opened the door‚ something was wrong‚ I knew instantly. When I walked in there sat my three year old little brother playing with his toys in the family room and my parents were sitting
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Why do I want to be a Nurse? I want to be a nurse because I enjoy being around people in their times of need and I get internal satisfaction by serving those that need help. I remember when I was just a kid and I played with my cousin that we were both nurses‚ I grew up saying I wanted to be a nurse and that is when I realized my passion for nursing. I believe that the cure for many of the people’s ailments is not just in medicine‚ it is in the care that they receive as patients in hospitals and
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Health and Society -Why is Health a Social Issue? Introduction You might well think and ask‚ illness are concerned only with the physical condition of your body‚ why could one’s illness have anything to do with the society? However‚ one’s health issue can affect the society in different ways‚ for example‚ alcohol abuse and obesity that decrease the morale. On the other hand‚ health of a person does heavily depend on the traits of the society including standard of living and inequalities. In other
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Why do you want to be a nurse? by CNAinNeb |Feb 06‚ 2008 11:18 AM - This is a question on my application for nursing school‚ and I am sure for many others. I have an honest answer‚ but I| |believe it may sound cliche that I "want to help people" and make me highlight how undecisive I have been in my professional goals. This isn’t| |my essay- I am nowhere near starting it. What are your reasons for becoming a nurse? I promise I won’t use your responses‚ I just want to get | |the ball rolling
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much more then other nurses that work in the industry. Most Registered nurses work directly with the families and the patients.A nurse does frequent evalutions they check vitals and make sure the patients and others are okay they perform IV replacement for patients that need it. They do a lot for the people they work with and the patients they take care of‚they have many responsibilties when there working. Nurses have certain skills to be a registered nurse. Registered Nurses go to college for‚four
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sister‚ who were born deaf; I want to care for her and help her with her daily routines. I want to become a nurse because I want to take care of elderly who doesn’t have anyone to care for them. I don’t want to be only their nurse and work under the doctor instruction‚ but I want to work as a part of their family. Care them like I care about my family members. I believe I can be a good nurse with kindness and caring heart. after working at the University Post Acute rehab as a nursing assistant. Working
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