Medical Center Nursing Disscussions
Medical Center Nursing Disscussions
For this discussion, first, review chapters 1, 2, and 4 in your textbook, Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, and complete the four Transcultural Modules.
Then, address the following questions:
In your own words define culture (1-2 sentences).
In your own words define diversity (1-2 sentences).
Next discuss self-assessment and explain why it is important (3-4 sentences).
Then in your own words, (in one paragraph) select a cultural theory or model and discuss its framework.
Lastly, describe the cultural theory’s or model’s influence on nursing practice (in one paragraph).
Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts
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References:
Initial Post: Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
Response posts: Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials reference per response
Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page)
Response posts: Minimum 100 words excluding references.
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QUESTION 2
.The discussion board for this module provides two articles. You are asked to compare and contrast the articles. There are several compare/contrast resources listed in the Instructional Materials folder for Module 3
Instructions
1. Read the two articles. The reference material follows. The complete articles are available in the Instructional Materials folder for Module 3.
In the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2018). Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women Opinion No. 729, Importance of social determinants of health and cultural awareness in the delivery of reproductive care. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 131(1), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000002459
Click here to download the pdf Skolnik, R. (2021). Health determinants, measurements, and the status of health globally.
Global health 101, (4th ed., pp. 104-133).
Click here to download the pdf
You can also read the ebook.
2. Write two (2) paragraphs (250-300 words). One paragraph will compare the purpose and the audience in the two articles. The second paragraph will contrast the purpose and the audience of the two articles. Remember the distinction between comparison and contrast. See resources in the Module 3 Instructional Materials folder.
3. Cite at least two (2) articles in the initial post in addition to the ACOG and the Skolnik articles. Remember that references for Discussion Boards must also adhere to the APA Manual 7th edition formatting.
4. You will respond to the initial post of two (2) peers. Each response will be between 100-150 words. Each response will include at least one (1) article in addition to the ACOG and Skolnik article.
For the Initial post:
You must post your initial posting before you can view your peers’ posts.
The length of this discussion is to be 250-300 words.
Two (2) (2) references are required for the initial post. These two (2) references are in addition to the ACOG and the Skolnik articles.
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.QUESTION 3
For this assignment write a letter to a non-governmental organization (NGO). You are seeking the assistance of the NGO in addressing the health issue that you identified in the country/community selected. You are not required to choose an actual NGO. You will be using the NGO information we provide rather than researching an actual NGO.
Instructions
1. Create a business letter to an NGO that is active in the country/community selected. The business letter is to be constructed in a block format. See the https://owl/purdue.edu site for assistance.
2. Address the letter to the individual and organization listed in the information section below. Keep in mind that your reader has a doctoral degree in business and a graduate degree in public health.
3. In this letter you will:
3.1 Introduce yourself.
3.2 Introduce/explain the identified health issue.
Explain your reason for writing that will include your concern about the health issue that you have identified
.3.3 State your recommendation(s) for how to address the identified health issue
.3.4 Acknowledge your awareness of past/current funding (see the information section below).
3.5 Request specific support and/or sponsorship to address the identified health issue. Clearly state your request and how the funds will be used.
3.6 Be persuasive in your explanation of why the support is needed, how the NGO’s mission is connected to described project, and how the NGO’s financial assistance will support the plan designed to address the health issue.
3.6 Close with a strong summary paragraph.
4. Mechanics
4.1 Remember that all references must follow APA Manual 7th edition format.
4.2 The body of the letter is to be 400 to 500 words (approximately two pages).
4.3 Business letters infrequently contain citations for supporting references.
This one will. Cite at least two (2) articles and use at least one source that is not course material.
4.4 Make sure that you proof the letter to ensure that it meets the assignment guidelines.
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