INSTRUCTIONS
As nurses, we work with patients, providers and healthcare team members whose native language is not English. This diversity may lead to challenges with communication and the nurse being “caught in the middle.” Consider how to apply cultural awareness to nursing practice.
- Reflect on how to apply cultural awareness to communication in your current clinical practice.
- Share an example of miscommunication that occurred as a result of this diversity and whether an adverse outcome resulted.
- Describe how the miscommunication could have been and will be prevented in the future.
ANSWER
I work in an area occupied by a diverse population. The organization, particularly the nursing department is categorical on having nurses demonstrate cultural competence during care. I have participated in workplace training on recognizing patients’ beliefs, values, race with a view of increasing cultural intelligence when dealing with a diverse population. Applying cultural awareness in my current clinical practice should involve the recognition and application of transcultural assessment model elements. As a nurse, I should appreciate the patient’s …. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.