Transcultural Nursing

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Transcultural Nursing
Anne Simmons MSN, RN
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Bridging the Gap

• Perceptions what do we see and feel ???
• Whose culture are we thinking about while
  planning care ???

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Culture's Aspects
School Nurse Children Family
Beliefs Values
Societys Norms
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Culture Variations

• Language
• Religion
• Touch and Eye Contact
• Pain
• Womens Role
• Personnel Appearance

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Language

• Assimilation into Society
• Adaptation of students - home vs. school

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Religion and Spirituality

• Every religion intertwines with culture
• Spirituality comes from beliefs held by family
  and church

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Touch

• Nurses Approach
• Eye Contact
• Respect
• Family concerns

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Appearance

• Hygiene issues
• Clothing
• Housing

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Opportunity
Learning Experience Prejudices
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We are the role model for transcultural nursing