Culturally sound nursing

      My research led me to recognize the meaning behind the term "powwow" in relation to Native American Culture. These social gatherings are of high importance for celebrations of unity. Traditional powwows are intratribal, consisting of gathering and close-communal celebrations. Contest powwows are intertribral, focusing on dance and sport competitions in a wider population, often with cash prizes. These celebrations have contnued on today, keeping a traditional spirit among the changing world. Other students highlighted local issues and charateristics of this culture. Knowing that Utah is home to many of thes people inspires further education to know more about their culture and how we can best recognize their cultural specificalities. 

      I chose an article focused on the psychological care for Latino patients for this week's cultural discussion. This revealed many significant aspects unto me regarding their cultural struggles, especially among the immigrants to the US. Financial and other associated income worries remain a burden to this population in addition to the worries of immigration such as language blockades, family separation, and general discrimination due to ignorant stereotypes.     Other students highlighted the positive aspects of this culture. Family and close relationships remain of the highest importance to the majority of this population. Knowing this, we can work towards applying genuine care to these patients and seek to achieve such a level of close familiarity in order to bridge communication gaps that may exist. Learning to care for each patient population according to their personal needs and preferences will allow for the increased therapeutic communication needed ...

    Islamic culture is often associated with many misconceptions that distort the beauty of this culture and its associated qualities. Islamic culture and the Muslim faith are located throughout the world and many of these individuals will most likely play a part in my personal healthcare future, especially due to their rising membership.      Their roots are based on those similar to the Christian and Jewish faiths but differ in their prophetic lineage through Muhammed and the scriptural text - the Quran. Many individuals of this faith still hold tight to traditional gender roles in careers and lifestyle types alike. This must be recognized to avoid offense and assumption of any incorrect formalities. Diet and fasting associated with Ramadan should be taken into consideration as well.     Through class discussions and further personal research, I have begun to understand the Muslim faith and Islamic culture more. Knowing the features of this culture w...

    The eighth week discussed Catholic culture in depth. My literature search allowed me to educate myself on contrasting catholic and secular health ethics according to an Australian study. Although many healthcare workers were employed at Catholic healthcare facilities, many did not base their ethical decisions on Catholic standards but on those of the secular. Despite the difference, many parallels could be drawn between religious and secular ethics. For example, Catholic based healthcare sought to care for the body and the soul, whereas secular ethics sought to care for the body mentally, physically, and socially.     Catholic culture drew many similarities to typical Christian health values such as opposition to abortion and a strong belief in life after death being in "a better place." Hearing other students findings aided to complete this week's subject and inspired a deeper dive into catholic culture.