Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of week.

Discussion Question 2

With a society that is so diverse in its own nature, issues pertaining to cultural diversity are bound to occur in the process of team management and leadership. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about cultural diversity. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

• How does having members of different cultures on a team affect the team’s performance?
• How would you incorporate a person from a culture of your choice into your team, keeping in mind communication differences within your and the chosen culture?

Reply to my peers

Peer 1

Having members of different cultures can improve the team’s performance by introducing new perspectives and improving patient care. According to the textbook and the IOM, one skill that allows teams to cooperate effectively is when team members learn about each other’s backgrounds, values, and expertise (Murray, 2017). With a diverse team, members will have a wide range of backgrounds. Understanding each other’s backgrounds improves the group’s cultural competence and strengthens relationships within the group. Having various cultural backgrounds also improves the group’s problem-solving skills, as there are more perspectives and viewpoints to work with. Patient care also improves with better cultural competence because patients are at less risk of falling victim to unequal care due to disparities and stereotyping. 

If I were to incorporate a person from a culture different from mine, for example, someone of Hispanic descent, I would first assess their nursing expertise and background and highlight any skills that would be useful for the team. For example, a team member who speaks Spanish would be particularly useful for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. Ultimately, I would be sure to incorporate them into the team like any member while keeping in mind any cultural traits that would benefit the team’s performance.

References

Murray, E. (2017). Nursing Leadership and Management for Patient Safety and Quality Care. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis. ISBN: 9780803630215

Peer 2

A health system’s commitment to delivering culturally competent care is essential in creating a culture of respect for patients, clinicians and administrative staff (Kumra et al., 2020). Cultural diversity is an essential aspect in a team especially when much focus is on utilizing the strengths of each culture to achieve a team’s set goals.  Unfortunately, there are situations when the cultural differences lead to the isolation of team members, often making it hard for the team to achieve the desired outcome (Kälin, 2017).  When a team is composed of members from different ethnicities, nationalities, and gender backgrounds, there will be diverse solutions to organizational problems that may hinder the team members from performing joint tasks.

Incorporating an individual from a different culture into the team requires acknowledging and respecting cultural differences, getting insight into the strengths of the culture, and how they can be utilized within the team (Cochran et al., 2017). By focusing on the strengths of the culture it will allow for positive facets to be incorporated into the team.  As a team, we would focus on making sure that every team member felt comfortable with each other which would help build team trust.  

References:

Cochran, D., Saleem, S., Khowaja-Punjwani, S., & Lantos, J. D. (2017). Cross-cultural differences in communication about a dying child. Pediatrics, 140(5), e20170690.

Kälin, W. (2017). Troubled communication: Cross-cultural misunderstandings in the asylum-hearing. In International Refugee Law (pp. 175-186). Routledge.

Kumra, T., Hsu, Y. J., Cheng, T. L., Marsteller, J. A., McGuire, M., & Cooper, L. A. (2020). The association between organizational cultural competence and teamwork climate in a network of primary care practices. Health care management review, 45(2), 106–116. https://doi.org/10.1097/HMR.0000000000000205

As a final review, polish your philosophy of nursing based on your newly acquired knowledge.

Also, write a summary reflection answering the following questions based on the readings and discussions throughout the course: 

• As an art and a science, how has your personal nursing philosophy unfolded?
• Have there been ideas that have challenged your personal values or assumptions?
• Have there been ideas that have caused you personal conflict and may lead to deconstructing those dispositions in a critical manner?
• What actions have you taken that illustrate your personal nursing philosophy?
• Describe your own definition of the concepts involving the meta-paradigm of nursing.
• Has your first written philosophy of nursing changed? In what ways? 

Your paper that includes both your philosophy and reflection together should be 2–3 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins. If outside sources are used, they must be cited appropriately.

  

1. Watch the Belmont Report video, as linked 

2. Review the Tuskegee Syphilis Study link

Answer the following two prompts in your post.

1. What aspect of this study was most impactful to you?  Why?
2. Connect one ethical principle of human subjects research in the Belmont Report to the ethics (or, more accurately, lack thereof) of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. For example, if you choose beneficence, explain what is meant by that per The Belmont Report, and explain how the ethical principle was violated by the experiment. Use information from the Tuskegee Syphilis Study CDC information and the Belmont Report video to support your answer.

  https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/index.html  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AKIIhoFn4&feature=youtu.be 

Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:

1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?  
5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

• I agree with you that marketing is essentially making the buyer aware of what you have for sale and how its value and greatness will improve the business. Nursing is no different. Marketing is not easy with that being said. The best qualities should be highlighted. Kareh (2018) discussed the 4 P’s of market stating that one must gear the sales pitch towards the intended audience.
• Have you had to market yourself and if so, what do you think are the most important selling points to mention when promoting oneself (like at an interview)?
• Why is it important to understand this? Do you think that your colleagues at work would support you in this endeavor?
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