NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

Models of Transcultural Nursing

Chapter 1 of Andrews and Boyle (2016) discusses Leininger’s sunrise model of transcultural nursing. However, other models are described and are important to acknowledge as well. Besides Leininger’s model, what others are available? Describe one model and how you might apply it to your practice setting. An excellent resource may be found at the Transcultural Nursing Society’s website

(http://www.tcns.org) Click on the Theories tab. NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

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 located in Doc Sharing.

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 convert the “no” to a “yes” over the next few weeks.

4. What interventions are needed to turn each “no” into a “yes” response?

Guidelines for Course Project Milestone 1: NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

Interviewee Profile

Purpose

The purpose of the Course Project is to give the student the opportunity to apply concepts in transcultural nursing by conducting a transcultural nursing assessment.

The purpose of Milestone 1 is to identify an adult who is not a relative who is willing to be interviewed for a transcultural nursing assessment, and to secure the instructor’s approval for the interview. Note: the actual interview does not occur until Milestone 3. It is not a purpose for this assignment. NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

Course Outcomes

The completion of the Course Project enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes. CO#1: Identify theories, concepts, and beliefs related to transcultural nursing. (PO#1)

CO#2: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse individuals, families, and organizations. (PO #3)

Description

Please read the article – Caring in the Margins by Enestvedt et al. (2018). The article discusses essential skills in transcultural nursing around issues of equity and social justice. Consider ‘aha’ takeaways while/after you read the article. The synthesis and application post focuses on getting you to think a bit deeper on this topic, specific to your own profession and public health nursing. There are three questions for you to answer:

1. Consider your own profession. What do you see as opportunities for adopting pieces of what you read in this article within your current professions and/in public health nursing? NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

2. Consider your own profession. Are there pieces of what you read in this article that you are struggling with and/or feel are not a fit regarding your profession and/or in public health nursing?

3. What is something you want to know more about, as it relates to this article? NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

Description

Prepare a two to three page written assignment that includes the following:

Content:

Prepare a two to three page written assignment that includes the following:

Introduction to the assignment (sections of the assignment)
Describe the importance of the code of ethics in nursing NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing
Identify the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice for the licensure you are obtaining (LPN or RN)
Conclusion (reflect on the criteria of the assignment)
Use at least two credible resources to support your findings. For example, one of the resources could be the ANA Standards of Practice, and another resource could be the ANA Code of Ethics. These resources must be integrated into the body of your paper using at least two in-text citations. Be sure to use proper APA format and style. NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing

Format:

Two to three page written assignment
Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Logical, original and insightful
Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format

The document linked below contains the project rubric as well as helpful resources NR 391 Week 1 Discussion1 Models of Transcultural Nursing