NR 391 (NR 391)

NR_391 Week 4 Discussion Question: Common Illnesses and the Use of CAM Therapies Thalassemia is a group of blood disorder that affects the way the body makes hemoglobin. As we have learned, hemoglobin (alpha & beta) are the proteins that are found in red blood cells which carries the oxygen throughout the body. With thalassemia, the red blood cells are destroyed at a very fast rate leading to anemia. Treatment for this condition depends on how severe the symptoms are. In severe cases, blood...

NR_391 Week 3 Discussion Question: Healthcare Needs of a Specific Minority Group According to Meridian Health Cultural Diversity Department Research (2009), the ethnic minority group in Monmouth County is Hispanics/Latinos. Some of their healthcare needs include: • Language/Communication – identifying the correct language is important for proper communication. • Diabetes screening because it is two times more prevalent in Hispanics • Blood pressure screening because Hypertension is ...

Week 2: Transcultural Nursing Skills Self-Assessment Nurses complete assessments on individuals on a daily basis. Self-assessments are in order before considering our abilities to provide culturally competent nursing care. 1. Complete the Transcultural Nursing Skills Self-Assessment Form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. 2. Note the number of "no" answers in your self-assessment. 3. Share one or two of your "no" answers with your classmates and describe how you will...

NR391 Week 7 Discussion Question: Workforce Diversity As nurses, we often work with physicians or other healthcare team members whose native language is not English. In fact, some of you may have interviewed a non-native English speaker for your Course Project. a. Share an example of miscommunication that has occurred as a result of this disparity. b. Reflect on your new-found knowledge of transcultural nursing, and describe how this miscommunication could have been prevented. Miscommunica...

Week 1: Models of Transcultural Nursing Larry Purnell’s theory on cultural competence came about when trying to teach students to create a framework that will help them understand the cultures of patients. Purnell’s theory on cultural competence is illustrated using a circular model that includes seven different sections or rims. The rims from outer to inner are as follows, global society, community, family, person, 12 domains, a saw tooth line that represents cultural consciousness, and ...