Category: Cultural Competence

The fellow staff debriefed the Head of Academic Dean about the progress of the interview done to applicants who vied for the job vacancy in the University. The Dean became astonished at certain remarks made about Feather Sharon Eagle. The staff reported that Sharon never used eye contact, seemed evasive, not personable and did not…

The fellow staff debriefed the Head of Academic Dean about the progress of the interview done to applicants who vied for the job vacancy in the University. The Dean became astonished at certain remarks made about Feather Sharon Eagle. The staff reported that Sharon never used eye contact, seemed evasive, not personable and did not…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Aim/Purpose Research Methods Review of Literature Implications for Nursing Practice Conclusion References Introduction The American population is characterized by many ethnic and social groups. The current level of diversity influences the performance of different healthcare professionals in an attempt to deliver quality care. This issue of cultural diversity faces all…

To improve the relationships between staff members and make their performance more effective, one should ensure that their cultural needs are fully met. These include relationships with other staff members, a companys policy for hiring new staff, and other components of a multicultural workplace (Questions frequently asked by Department of Education employees, n.d.). In the…

To improve the relationships between staff members and make their performance more effective, one should ensure that their cultural needs are fully met. These include relationships with other staff members, a companys policy for hiring new staff, and other components of a multicultural workplace (Questions frequently asked by Department of Education employees, n.d.). In the…

The modern nursing practice calls for cultural competence due to the vast diversification of the patients. Cultural competence in the nursing practice implies respect, inclusiveness, the valuing of cultural and religious differences, commitment, as well as equity (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009, p. 1). It is especially important since the cultural aspects impact not only the…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction It is necessary to note that that the role of cultural competence has been increasing over the years. The issue is that many health care professionals do not view some of the points as significant and frequently disregard them. However, the health and well-being of an individual…

This self-assessment assignment has revealed some urgent areas to improve. The facility I work at has no policies healthcare professionals must follow when dealing with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Some general guidelines concerning certain processes and operations include some reference to cultural competence issues. However, there is no particular guideline as to providing care…

Table of Contents History Background Practical Implications Self-Reflection Conclusion References As multiculturalism becomes a global trend, it is abundantly easy to imagine how a nurse and a patient experience certain misunderstandings due to their use of different cultural codes. For this reason, modern nursing education makes it a point to emphasize the importance of cultural…

Table of Contents Hinduism Literature Review Conclusion References Hinduism Healthcare professionals should be aware of the beliefs, norms, and values of their patients. This means that they should have adequate cultural competencies in order to offer exemplary and timely medical services to them. This paper provides a detailed literature review on healthcare providers and Hinduism…