Introduce yourself using the Acrostic Mnemonic

Good day, my name is Laidelle Jascinth M. Calixtro but you can call me Laidelle for short, so
what does my name stands for?

L stands for Lifesaver, made to save individuals in need, regardless of their culture.
A stands for Accommodating, concerned with others' needs
I stands for Inspirational, motivating people for the better
D stands for Dedicated, steadfast in duty
E stands for Empathetic, unceasingly sympathize with others' feelings, and sensitive towards
cultural differences.
L stands for Light-hearted, in which I have an easy laughter
L stands for Likeable, instantly pleasing
E stands for enthusiastic, constantly eager to learn new things.

Share your thoughts about how can transcultural nursing will help you as a professional
nurse

Transcultural nursing, in my opinion, will genuinely help me as a professional nurse in a

way that it will help me in being mindful of the distinct needs and diversity of the individuals and
communities that I will serve. Furthermore, it will help me comprehend and accept cultural
variations in healthcare beliefs, values, and practices. Lastly, through transcultural nursing, I will
be equipped me with essential information, critical thinking abilities, and competent nursing
skills for cultural competency that will enable me in delivering culturally competent nursing care
that will enhance patient satisfaction and foster a positive outcome.

Years from now, what culture would you like to engage or work with?

Culture is the blueprint that provides the broadest and most comprehensive means to
know, explain, and predict people’s lifeways over time and in different geographic locations”
(McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2015a, p. 10). Few years from now, The culture that I would like
to engage with or learn about is British culture because I want to work in the United Kingdom as
a nurse because working as a nurse in the UK offers great career opportunities. If I become a
nurse, I must demonstrate to my patients that I value their culture by inquiring about it, their
values, and associated health care practices in order to provide holistic care tailored to their
needs.
L is for Likeable, instantly pleasing
A is for Accommodating, concerned with others' needs
I is for Inspirational, motivating people for the better
D is for Dedicated, steadfast in duty
E is for Exuberant, a lively presence
L is for Light-hearted, you have an easy laughter
L is for Loyal, a worthy friend
E is for Essential, a friend of great importance

L is for Lifesaver, I am made to save individuals in need, regardless of their culture.

A is for Accommodating, concerned with others' needs
I is for Inspirational, motivating people for the better
D is for Dedicated, steadfast in duty
E is for empathetic, I unceasingly sympathize with others' feelings, and sensitive towards
cultural differences.
L is for Light-hearted, in which I have an easy laughter
L is for Likeable, instantly pleasing
E is for energetic, I am always on the go and ready to serve people

Share your thoughts about how can transcultural nursing will help you as a professional nurse

Transcultural nursing, in my opinion, will genuinely help me as a professional nurse in a way

that it will help me in being mindful of the distinct needs and diversity of the individuals and
communities that I will serve. Furthermore, it will help me comprehend and accept cultural
variations in healthcare beliefs, values, and practices. Lastly, through transcultural nursing, I will
be equipped me with essential information, critical thinking abilities, and competent nursing
skills for cultural competency that will enable me in delivering culturally competent nursing care
that will enhance patient satisfaction and foster a positive outcome.

explain how nurses and other health care providers can use culturally competent skills to
improve the care of clients, families, groups, and communities.

We believe that cultural assessment skills, com- bined with the nurse’s critical thinking ability,
will provide the necessary knowledge on which to base transcultural nursing care. Using this
approach, we are convinced that nurses will be able to provide culturally competent and
contextually meaning- ful care for clients from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, rather than
simply memorizing the esoteric health beliefs and practices of any spe- cific cultural group. We
believe that nurses must acquire the skills needed to assess clients from virtually any and all
groups that they encounter throughout their professional life.

Culture is the blueprint that provides the broadest and most comprehensive means to know,
explain, and predict people’s lifeways over time and in different geographic locations”
(McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2015a, p. 10).
Registered nurses in New Zealand have the opportunity to work in a wide range of nursing
practice areas and in diverse settings.

Culture influences a person’s definition of health and illness, including when it is appropri- ate to
self-treat and when the illness is sufficiently serious to seek assistance from one or more heal-
ers outside of the immediate family.
, as a nurse I must always aim to manage my time efficiently.

energetic, I am always on the go or made for action tha

Cultural competence in nursing implies the ability of health care workers to give the best
medical care to patients while demonstrating cultural awareness for their beliefs, race, and
values. It entails having knowledge of patients' cultural diversity and treating them with this in
mind.

Transcultural nursing means being sensitive to cultural differences as you focus on individual

patients, their needs, and their preferences. Show your patients your respect for their culture by
asking them about it, their beliefs, and related health care practices.

ranscultural nursing is defined as a substantive area of nursing focused on cultural care values,
beliefs and practices of individuals or groups of similar or different cultures.

Transcultural nursing is an essential aspect of healthcare today. The ever-increasing

multicultural population in the United States poses a significant challenge to nurses providing
individualized and holistic care to their patients. This requires nurses to recognize and
appreciate cultural differences in healthcare values, beliefs, and customs. Nurses must acquire
the necessary knowledge and skills in cultural competency. Culturally competent nursing care
helps ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. This article discusses changes that are
important to transcultural nursing. It identifies factors that define transcultural nursing and
analyzes methods to promote culturally competent nursing care. The need for transcultural
nursing will continue to be an important aspect in healthcare. Additional nursing research is
needed to promote transcultural nursing.

Transcultural nursing practice requires that nurses be aware of changes in the world that
influence and challenge their knowledge of the unfolding meaning of diversity and the need for
the delivery of nursing and health care that is respectful and responsive to indi- vidual needs
and differences of the people and communities served.
Transcultural nursing practice requires that nurses be respectful and responsive to indi- vidual
needs and differences of the people and communities served.

Years from now, what culture would you like to engage or work with?

Culture is the blueprint that provides the broadest and most comprehensive means to know,
explain, and predict people’s lifeways over time and in different geographic locations”
(McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2015a, p. 10). Few years from now, The culture that I would like
to engage with or learn about is British culture because I want to work in the United Kingdom as
a nurse because working as a nurse in the UK offers great career opportunities. If I become a
nurse, I must demonstrate to my patients that I value their culture by inquiring about it, their
values, and associated health care practices in order to provide holistic care tailored to their
needs.

I have heard that United Kingdom comprises some of the world's finest hospitals, practices,
and centers, which provide nurses with an excellent professional growth possibilities while
working with prominent people and working as a nurse in the UK presents great career
opportunities.

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