A review of current literature

You have all been doing such a great job, and have been interactive in our discussions. I was impressed at the level of involvement I saw with yesterdays postings regarding the Hispanic case studies. Are you all ready for another challenge? Today we are going to review some current literature-although there are a multitude of articles relating to cultural diversity, I have selected one article that I wish to share (Lowe & Archibald, 2009). You can access the article by holding down the ctrl button on your computer's keyboard and select using left click on your mouse-this will allow the article to open in a new window so that you may review the article.

1. This article provides great strength in cultural diversity and the overall intention of implementation into the nursing sector. According to Lowe and Archibald (2009) in 1986 for the first time, the American Nurses Association (ANA) issued it's first plan to strengthen cultural diversity in nursing programs. From there great things have transpired. There is a statement made by Lowe and Archibald that I want for you to review and post your thoughts about "The changes in the ethnic and cultural composition of the U.S. population constantly challenge nurses daily to incorporate the diverse needs of their clients into the provision of quality nursing care while facing a shortage of adequate qualified staff to meet these needs" (p. 12).

Once you have read this article, I would like you to reflect on the above quote from Lowe and Archibald. Please share with myself and the rest of your class:

1. What challenges do you feel exist as a result of the ethnic and cultural composition of our nation's population?
2. What are some examples of ways that you feel you have incorporated the diverse needs of your clients? Be specific, and please provide examples (share a minimum of one example from your personal practice).
3. What are some ways that you feel we as healthcare professionals can work to ensure that all staff are adequately trained on the diverse culture of our nation? Please list a minimum of 3 ways you feel we can implement to address this need.

As always, I look forward to reviewing your postings and providing my insight. I am looking forward to reading your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Please remember you must have a minimum of 1 citation to support your posting, and it MUST be referenced using the APA Manual.

Lowe, J., & Archibald, C. (2009). Cultural diversity: the intention of nursing. Nursing Forum 44(1), 11-18. Retrieved from http://www.emfp.org/DocVault/Publications/John-Lowe-Cultural-Diversity-The-Intention-of-Nursing.aspx

A review of Hispanic American Culture

I am impressed with the level of professionalism and the respect for one another thus far in discussing cultural diversity. I am pleased that everyone has demonstrated a desire to learn and discuss more regarding this very important topic in nursing education. I would like to present you all with a case study of which I have selected regarding the hispanic culture since that is something that we see a lot in this area of Iowa. I would like each of you to review the following link. First, read through the information regarding the hispanic culture, and then if you name starts with A-L please answer case study number 1 and if your last name begins with M-Z please answer case study number 2.

Transcultural Nursing. (2008). The hispanic american community. Retrieved from http://www.culturediversity.org/hisp.htm

Video for review

Please review the following video.

I would like each you to post in response the following:

1. How could you approach this client in a more therapeutic manner?
2. How could this nurse in the video have been more respectful of the client?
3. In a small hospital with no on-site interpreter what would you use for interpreter services?
4. Should family or friends of the client serve as the interpreter?

Cultural Nursing What Not To Do

Unit 1: The Dimensions of Multicultural Education

Unit 1 Student Objectives:

1. Discuss and summarize in writing the dimensions of multicultural education.
2. Describe the importance of goals related to multicultural education.
3.  Formulate 3-5 creative ideas within which you can apply the equity pedagogy to your classroom and/or clinical instruction.

Unit Reading Requirements:

Banks, J. (2006). Cultural diversity and education: foundations, curriculum, and teaching. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

• Chapter 1

Unit 1 Assignment:
In this unit we will learn about the dimensions and the goals of multicultural education. Prior to reading the assigned chapter I ask that each student respond to this blog posting and answer the following questions:

1. What are common methods of instruction that you have experienced as a student that you feel are beneficial and you would like to carry on into your role as an educator.
2. What are methods of instruction that you have experienced that you feel were detrimental to student learning with relation to culture.

Upon answering  the above stated questions please find one resource (book, website, or research article) demonstrating the importance for multicultural education. Please post a reference using APA guidelines along with your answers to the above questions.

Welcome!

Welcome class to another area where we will share information regarding Cultural Diversity as it relates to both nursing education and the nursing practice.The purpose of this course is to improve our knowledge regarding the implementation of cultural diversity and education.  I look forward to your interaction, and as always encourage that if you have any questions, please contact me via email at nthilges@iowalakes.edu This course direction will vary, you can expect some weeks to watch a video and respond to listed discussion questions, and other weeks there will be designated discussion questions which you most post to at least three times during the week.

To get started...I would like each of you to post a reflection of your current understanding of cultural diversity-this post does not require a reference, it can be soley your opinion and sharing your personal experience.