21 Jan TRANSCULTURAL NURSING THEORY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON NURSING PRACTICE
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:
Ensure there’s an introduction before answering the following:
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).
References:
Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Textbooks:
Andrews, M. M., Boyle, J. S., & Collins, J. W. (2025). Transcultural concepts in nursing care (9th ed.). Wolters Kluwer/LWW.
Chapter 1, 2, and 4
Websites:
National Center for Cultural Competence. (n.d.). The compelling need for cultural and linguistic competence. Georgetown University.
https://nccc.georgetown.edu/foundations/need.php
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Guiding Questions:
Use the questions below to help focus your attention on your reading assignments.
How does Leininger’s theory play a role in your patient care?
What other cultural theories/models are there?
Which theory/model fits your daily plan of care?
