NR 305 Week 1 Week 1 Discussion- Diversity in Nursing Graded

Diversity is part of nursing. As you begin this course, answer the below questions:

Discuss what transcultural nursing means to you. Why did you decide to take this course? Explain what you would like to learn in the next 8 weeks.How do you hope this course will help you in your clinical?

Introduction

According to Kılınc and Altun (2018), transcultural nursing refers to a substantive nursing area that focuses on the global cultural beliefs, practices, needs, and preferences of individuals or groups of different or similar cultures. The specialty combines nursing (care) and anthropology (culture). With the soaring multicultural population, nurses must offer holistic and individualized care to their patients. One of the cornerstones of culturally congruent healthcare is the ability to be aware of the cultural trends while respecting each patient’s values and beliefs (Kaihlanen, Hietapakka, and Heponiemi, 2019). Overall, the essay presents the significance and the need to promote transcultural nursing with the health facility. 

Why Did You Decide to Take This Course?

Due to the ever-increasing multicultural American population, transcultural nursing has become a key component in the healthcare. The United States is more diverse than 10 years ago; the population of Asian, Latino, and African Americans has been growing steadily, while that of the Whites has declined (Vespa, Armstrong, & Medina, 2018). The U.S Census Bureau projects that by 2060, 60% of the population will be made of persons from ethnicities other than the non-Hispanic Whites. Therefore, as a future professional health worker, I will need to attain cultural competency knowledge to appreciate and recognize cultural differences in healthcare beliefs, values, and customs. With this knowledge, I will be able to provide culturally sensitive care to patients, particularly those who are refugees, immigrants, or migrants. Also, the knowledge will help determine if, for example, the health beliefs and values of a patient relate to the cause of their illness. 

What you would like to learn in the 8 weeks?

In these weeks, I intend to learn transcultural constructs, framework, and theories underpinning the school of nursing. I would be happy to learn how social determinants of health affect health disparities and how healthcare systems influence their ability to provide healthcare to a culturally diverse population. I also look forward to understanding the various cultures within the American healthcare, and how the behavior of a patient is influenced by their cultural backgrounds. For instance, one patient may consider your sitting close to them as an invasion to their personal space, while another view it as an expression of caring and warmth. Lastly, I am eager to learn on the best way to avoid stereotyping when handling a patient with different cultural preferences and beliefs. 

How do you hope this course will help you in your clinical practices?

The course will provide me with the necessary transcultural knowledge to be sensitive to patients’ values, customs, needs, and preference from different cultures. The theoretical knowledge that will be acquired in this course will help me relate cultural competencies with evidence-based practice, enabling me to become a competent, culturally-based nursing practitioner in the future. As a result of this, I will be able to give my patients holistically and culturally congruent care. Transcultural nurses have been found to offer excellent services to their patients than their counterparts who do not adopt the practice (Tosun and Sinan, 2020).

Conclusion

Transcultural nursing is important in daily nursing clinical practices. Culturally congruent healthcare is not a privilege but a basic human right. Therefore, the caregivers must recognize the preferences and values of their patients derived from their culture. The inclusion of cultural contents in nursing curricula is of utmost significance. The curriculum should instill in students an appreciation for cultural differences in nursing. Health facilities such as hospitals should provide nurses with in-service programs on cultural competency. 

References

Kaihlanen, A. M., Hietapakka, L., & Heponiemi, T. (2019). Increasing cultural awareness: qualitative study of nurses’ perceptions about cultural competence training. BMC nursing, 18(1), 1-9. Doi: 10.1186/s12912-019-0363-x

Tosun, B., & Sinan, Ö. (2020). Knowledge, attitudes and prejudices of nursing students about the provision of transcultural nursing care to refugees: A comparative descriptive study. Nurse education today, 85,104294. Doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104294 Vespa, J., Armstrong, D. M., & Medina, L. (2018). Demographic turning points for the United States: Population projections for 2020 to 2060. Washington, DC: US Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, US Census Bureau

5. Grading Rubric

Discussion Criteria A
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance B
(87%)
Very good or high level of performanceC
(76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performanceF
(0)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performanceAnswers the initial graded threaded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
16 pointsAddresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.16 pointsAddresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.14 pointsAddresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.12 pointsMinimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).0 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.*
( APA format not required)
12 pointsIntegrates evidence to support your discussion from:assigned readings** OR online lessons, ANDat least one outside scholarly source.***Sources are credited.*12 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion from:assigned readings OR online lesson.Sources are credited.*10 pointsIntegrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson.Sources are credited.*9 pointsDoes not integrate any evidence.0 pointsEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
14 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.14 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.12 pointsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.10 pointsNo response post to another student or instructor.0 pointsCommunicates in a professional manner.
8 pointsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).8 pointsPresents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).7 pointsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).6 pointsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).0 pointsPARTICIPATION:
Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.0 points lostStudent posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.-5 pointsStudent does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.PARTICIPATION
Total posts: Participates in the discussion thread at least three times on at least two different days.0 points lostPosts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.-5 pointsPosts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.NOTES:
* Credited means stating where the information came from (specific article, text, or lesson). Examples: Our text discusses…. The information from our lesson states…, Smith (2010) claimed that…, Mary Manners (personal communication, November 17, 2011)…. APA formatting is not required.** Assigned readings are those listed on the syllabus or assignments page as required reading. This may include text readings, required articles, or required websites.*** Scholarly source – per the APA Guidelines in Course Resources, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website or blogs should not be used as anyone can add to these. For the discussions, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. Outside sources do not include assigned required readings.