Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to enhance understanding and application of culturally competent nursing assessments by reflecting on current practices and exploring the use of the Andrews and Boyle Transcultural Nursing Assessment Guide for Individuals and Families.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- CO 2: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities. (PO 3)
- CO 3: Describe culturally competent nursing care across the lifespan. (PO 4)
- CO 4: Perform a culturally competent nursing assessment. (POs 4, 7)
Directions: Explore the Week 2 lesson, then complete your Cultural Self-Assessment using this template.
- Answer the questions under each section with explanation and detail. Each response should be at least 1-2 paragraphs.
- Correctly cite and reference at least one outside scholarly source. Ensure the scholarly source is not from the lesson or assigned reading materials.
- You may use a first-person perspective.
ANSWER:
Section 1: Current Approach to Culturally Competent Nursing Assessment
- How confident do you feel performing a culturally competent nursing assessment? What factors contribute to or hinder this confidence? Explain your answerusing at least 1-2 paragraphs.
For nurses to effectively and individually care for patients from a variety of backgrounds, culturally competent nursing evaluation is crucial. I have a moderate level of confidence in my ability to conduct a culturally competent nursing assessment. This assurance stems from my knowledge of how critical it is to honor and acknowledge the cultural variations that influence patient behaviors, health beliefs, and practices. I recognize that being culturally competent is more than just knowing a patient’s history; it also entails making sure that the treatment they receive is in line with their values and preferences. This covers things that might be different from what I’m used to, such language, customs, religious beliefs, family relationships, and health practices.
However, this confidence is hampered by some issues. The possibility of unintentional prejudices or stereotypes influencing my evaluation is one of the main obstacles. Furthermore, I occasionally worry about my capacity to interact with patients whose language or cultural customs I am not familiar with. I am aware that there might be nuances or subtleties in communication or cultural understanding that could be lost in translation, even though interpreters or cultural liaisons are useful. I intend to improve my culturally competent care by using open conversation with patients, ongoing self-reflection, and additional education……..Kindly click the purchase icon to access the full solution for $12 or WHATSAPP +254721652000