Aspen University Concept and Theories in Nursing Discussion
Your assignment this week will be an APA paper to include title page, level headings, and a reference page.
Case study #1
Mrs. Franklin-Jones was admittedfrom the Emergency Room to Cardiac Intensive Care one week ago with adiagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. She has recovered as expectedand is moving to the cardiac step downunit today. She is talking with Nurse Julie Hernandez, as she getssettled in her new room, “I was really surprised when I got that badpain in my chest! I knew I had high pressure but I just didn’t think itwas that bad. I try to take my medicine like they told me to in theclinic but sometimes I forget. I guess that I need to study those papersthey gave me about what foods I should eat and not eat. I better takecare of myself! Momma had bad pressure and it killed her! Who knowsImay even have to learn to cook differentthan I was taught in Jamaica! I may have to let Tomas do the cooking.He’s got more time at home now than I do since he lost his job. Thereisn’t too much time between my shifts at the school cafeteria and my newhousecleaning job. You know my sister is coming up from Jamaica to seeme. I think she is bringing me some bush tea. That’ll set me right!”
UsingLeininger’s Culture Care Model, what factors in the story shared byMrs. Franklin-Jones should be considered by Nurse Hernandez whenplanning for the patient’s discharge?
Why is the theory of Culture Care Diversity important in the delivery of nursing care for all patients?
Using Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality, develop a plan of care for Mrs. Franklin-Jones.
Discuss the strengths and limits to Leininger’s Theory.
Case Study #2
ClaudeJean-Baptiste is recovering from post-hip replacement surgery and hasbeen transferred to the Rehabilitation Institute adjacent to thehospital. When he enters the unit, he sees welcoming signs written inseveral languages including his own, Creole. Since there are no nurseson that shift that speak Creole, they use a language line to ask fortranslation services. During this initial nursing assessment, thetranslator informs Mr. Jean-Baptiste that the nurses invite him to have arelative at his side so that they can be sure to understand and meethis needs. He is asked about Haitian customs and beliefs that they mighthonor. Mr. Jean-Baptiste is encouraged to bring food and spiritual careitems, and to share the warmth of his culture with the nursing staff.
Discuss assumptions of the Transpersonal Caring relationship. What is the nurse’s role?
How is love, as defined by Watson, evident in this caring moment?
How can the nurse creatively use self to create a healing environment?
Discuss the strengths and limits to Watson’s Theory.
This paper should include 2 outside references and your book. The essay should be between 1500 and 1750 words in length.
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