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Assignment:
Reflection essay about importance of cultural awareness, its impact on nursing practice, intercultural challenges such as ethical issues, what literature show about this topic, and ways to promote cultural distinctions. Answers all questions on topic and is supported by at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.
1. Why was this topic chosen? Why reflect on cultural awareness? What is the meaning of culture and cultural awareness? How is cultural awareness related to cultural sensitivity and cultural competence? How is cultural awareness and sensitivity important to achieve being culturally competent?
2. What can nurses learn about this topic? How does cultural awareness impact nursing practice? How does this affect effective communication, collaboration, and positive client outcomes? Give examples for each with good rationale. Apply Madeleine Leininger - Culture Care Theory as one of the examples, how is this related, explain in detail. Also explain how gender diversity is related to having cultural awareness, explain in detail.
3. Are there any ethical issues, dilemmas or concerns related to this topic? Give 3 specific, in detail clinical examples using references. Mention Transcultural Assessment Model as one of the examples, explain with rationale. Mention medicine wheel or complimentary medicine as one of the examples, explain with rationale. Mention how Indigenous health culture can be a barrier in providing effective treatment, explain with rationale. How can different beliefs such as having different religion become a barrier, for example, blood transfusions? How is this a concern for nurses and healthcare providers? Explain in detail with support from journal.
4. What does the literature show about this topic? Reflect on concepts of cultural safety, in detail. Reflect on Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care Model Model, in detail.
5. How can we as nurses advocate for or against this topic? How can nurses promote cultural awareness? Give 3 examples, in detail, with explanation. How can regular citizens promote cultural awareness in everyday life? Give 3 examples, in detail with explanation.
6. Explain all points in concluding paragraph, in depth, in detail.