Some of the challenging dilemmas include providing care that will prolong life but decrease quality of life, euthanasia, whether to break confidentiality to provide care for a patient, stem cell research, etc. Currently, ethical decisions in the nursing profession and health care are becoming more complex. Due to this change nurses today require advanced problem solving ability and critical thinking skills to deal with ethical issues. Patient’s lives can be greatly affected by the decisions healthcare
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backgrounds and cultures one must understand the importance of cultural competency. In order to be culturally competent, a nurse must have knowledge of the different cultures, and have proper attitudes and skills that support patients of different cultures and backgrounds. Being culturally competent allows the nurse to plan the care around the patient’s different belief system and culture. Perhaps one of the most appropriate tools for aiding in cultural competency is the Heritage Assessment tool (HAT). The
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Nursing Shortage Abstract Healthcare industry in United States has always been passing with the issue of shortage of Healthcare professionals . Many of these positions are filled by professionals from different countries . Nursing shortage has been a huge concern since many years and expected to continue in coming years. In past years, country had been dependent on supply of nurses from
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the health care provider and the consumer, this could affect the quality of care for the consumer. This paper is an overview of effective communication, the basic elements of communication, the encouragement of a reluctant consumer, and the impact cultural difference that may influence communication. To incorporate the basic elements of communication, providers must first examine what exactly effective communication is. This involves more than just sharing an understanding, it involves feelings,
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Aboriginal culture impacts strongly on individuals’ health in the areas of remedies, causation and readiness to seek help when needed. However, before, one explores these issues they must first define what ‘health’ means to indigenous people from a cultural perspective. | Firstly, Aboriginal culture impacts strongly on individuals’ perception of health. According to
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interaction, it is not enough to know what they are doing; should also be able to be comfortable to work with. For instance, if you have to work closely with other members of a project team or with customers they must possess a high standard of social sensitivity, known too many as "soft" skills. Suit to the different communication styles of the people you may work with. Some individuals are very businesslike, and do not feel comfortable making small talk. To others, they will be uncomfortable when you
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educate nurses about cultural competency, barriers that Hispanics face, and how to improve their quality of life by making a lifestyle change. Experience at the Workplace Working with Hispanic immigrants and Hispanic nationals at my facility has given me firsthand exposure to their struggles and barriers that they face in the healthcare system. Working with other nurses has exposed me to the sad reality that the majority of them lack cultural competency, sensitivity and understanding for
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maintaining relationships and monitoring and responding to the effect of communication on those involved (Callara 2008). Communication and interpersonal skills are a vital element in all aspects of nursing care including prevention, treatment, education and health promotion (Fakhr-Movahedi et al. 2011). The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) places these skills as one of the core competencies required in order to effectively carry out the role of a Registered Nurse and so it is vitally important that these
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Management of Diabetes in Adults Age 65 and Older: An Evolving Concept Analysis Yaounde Ross University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of N5327 Analysis of Theories in Nursing Ronda Mintz-Binder, RN, MN, DNP June 4, 2012 Management of Diabetes in Adults Age 65 and Older: An Evolving Concept Analysis Managing chronic illnesses like diabetes is becoming progressively essential in high-risk groups. The concept of managing diabetes in
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Community Boundaries Understanding cultural issues among the community can improve health based on needs of the community. Choosing appropriate methods of care is challenging in implementing an educational plan. It is important for the health care providers to develop skills and knowledge when caring for people from other cultures. Assessments should include understanding strengths, weakness, resources and needs of the community. Hispanics form a large part of ethnic minority in the United States
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