Heritage Assessment Dianna Freeman Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotions NSG-429V December 20, 2014 Heritage Assessment “Health is influenced by culture and beliefs” (NRS-429V, 2011, p. 1). In order for the nurse to properly care for the patient, she must know and understand the patient’s culture. “Cultural care is a comprehensive model that includes the assessment of a client’s cultural needs, beliefs, and health care practices” (NRS-429V, 2011, p. 1). It is not enough
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constantly, exploring new areas of learning. This nurse has a Master of Science degree (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and another Master of Science degree (MSN) with an emphasis in Education. Overview of Career She received a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) from Hunter College in New York City in 1983. Received her Master of Science degree as A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 1993 at Emory University. She also received another (MSN) degree
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and the Sunrise Model that depicts her theory are perhaps the most well known in nursing literature on culture and health. “Leininger states that the theory of cultural care diversity and universality is holistic. Culture is the specific pattern of behavior that distinguishes any society from others and gives meaning to human expressions of care”. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008). The Cultural Competence Health Practitioner Assessment (CCHPA) is a self assessment tool that guides
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* Strenghts High R&D (Company's even ventured into robotics) Innovation Market share leadership in smart segment Strong brand equity Unique products Production System that is refined over the years * Weaknesses High cost structure compared to China They depend greatly on profits coming in internationally, thus subject to global economies' performance * Opportunities Due to increased interest from consumers into more fuel efficient and lower pollution cars, honda
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STUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies: #1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. This topic addresses the following learning objectives: *
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Katharine Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort Kelly Ferreira Summer, 2004. In the early part of the 20th century, comfort was the central goal of nursing and medicine. Comfort was the nurse's first consideration. A "good nurse" made patients comfortable. In the early 1900's, textbooks emphasized the role of a health care provider in assuring emotional and physical comfort and in adjusting the patient's environment. For example, in 1926, Harmer advocated that nursing care be
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Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care A Roadmap for Hospitals Quality Safety Equity A Roadmap for Hospitals Project Staff Amy Wilson-Stronks, M.P.P., Project Director, Health Disparities, Division of Quality Measurement and Research, The Joint Commission. Paul Schyve, M.D., Senior Vice President, The Joint Commission Christina L. Cordero, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Project Director, Division of Standards and Survey Methods, The Joint
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homeless people of the specific age range sixteen to nineteen. My role was as a support worker in which I had several clients. My involvement as a support worker led me to work with a female client, nineteen years of age and living at home with her family. Beth is 30 weeks pregnant and has been living without an income. In my practice I will work within the guidance of legislation such as the Human Rights Act 1998, Data Protection Act 1998, Children Act 1989, Housing Act 1985, Equality Act 2010 and
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What is Your Experiences with Decision-Making Models? xxxxx MMBL/500 Foundations of Problem-Based Learning xxxxx Decisions are made every day by each and every one of us, whether they are decisions about what we will eat for diner or career decisions, decisions are a part of our everyday motions and existence. Making decisions is an ongoing process; decisions make up our daily lives. Decisions form our personal lives as well as our businesses or organizations. Our business decisions are
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Human Service Needs Assessment Cicero Goddard BSHS/355 May 9, 2016 Pamela Harris Human Service Needs Assessment For this work, we will take a look at children in need. Of all the groups that are in need of Human Services, we are partial to the children. The children play such a dynamic part in our society. It is the children who will be the politicians, teachers, taxpayers and parents on tomorrow. We must ensure that they live in safe homes and have their needs met. We must teach them new
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