Transcultural

Define transcultural nursing.

Being sensitive to cultural variations while concentrating on individual patients, their needs, and their
preferences is what it means to practice transcultural nursing. Asking your patients about their culture,
their values, and any associated medical practices will demonstrate your respect for them. They'll
appreciate your openness and interest, and the majority of them will be glad to share more about their
culture with you.

Discuss the evolutionary concept of diversity and university according to Leininger. How would this
framework be applied in Nursing Practice?

In order to establish a nursing plan that will help the patient get well fast while also being sensitive to his
or her cultural background, nursing might examine how a patient's cultural background is related to his
or her health.

Discuss (in your clinical experience/personal perspective) how the different dimensions of transcultural
model according to Giger & amp: David) affects competence of nurses in the delivery of healthcare
services.

The transcultural approach enables student nurses to widen their experiences and perspectives while
also preparing them to provide individuals with innovative care. Culturally sensitive methods and
information can boost the self-esteem of both the nurse and the patient. In my experience while being a
student nurse at hospitals, I have noticed that we must have the skills that acquire being culturally
sensitive because not all patients are the same.

Cite atleast 2 cultural health traditions and practices from a cultural diverse population. With these
tradition and practices, how would you demonstrate a culturally competent nurse.

In the country of Tanzania, the use of alternative medicines, herbal treatments, and folk remedies is
common in their cultures and eating raw foods for a fast recovering of their wound . If I were a nurse in
the said country, I will make sure to ask my patient if he or she takes vitamins, herbal treatments,
dietary supplements or other alternative or complementary medicines. Also, in order to help build a
trusting relationship, I’ll be respectful of native healers on whom my patient may also rely.