The purpose of this assignment is guide the student in crafting a scholarly paper that examines a specific culture and incorporates methods of communication, health promotion issues and cultural considerations. The student will select a culture other than their own and design a paper using evidence based resources to address challenges that might occur when providing nursing care and how to address them.
The requirements of the paper will guide the student in improving his/her capacity to rely on personal values, education, experience and research to learn about the chosen culture to enhance their knowledge and become culturally competent.
• Define the chosen culture. What are the characteristics of the culture-health beliefs, food preferences, and religious guidelines?
• Significance of the topic – Provide examples of appropriate
communication, how would the RN interact if there are language barriers,
resources that would be included?
• Discuss two significant health issues that are prevalent within the chosen
culture and what the priorities for health maintenance or promotion that
need to be addressed.