introduction to culture

As advanced practice nurses and educators, we must remember that we are human; and at times, we can lose sight of the cultural needs of our patients and their families or of our students. Please an example of when you had this experience, how you became aware of this disconnect, your response at that time, and its influence on subsequent similar nursing encounters.

Apply Week 1 readings and resources to your posts and responses and reference these readings according to APA style.

The reading is from Cultural diversity in health and illness ninth edition by Rachel E Spector . chapter one and two.

Rubric

Provides clear examples supported by course content and references. Cites three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials. All instruction requirements noted.

Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical flow of ideas.

Correct APA formatting with no errors. The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately).

Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.