Concept Assignment 6
This module presents MadelineLeininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Jean Watson’s Theory ofHuman Caring. In each of these theories, care or caring is a definingconcept of the discipline of nursing. This Module also discussesMargaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness, in whichthe human being and environment are conceptualized as irreduciblefields, open with the environment. The person and environment arecontinuously changing and evolving through mutual patterning towardgreater complexity.Leininger and Watson Writea 1500-1750 word APA paper addressing each of the following points. Besure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point.Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allowsyour professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that sectionof your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources usingcitations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing stylefor the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do notcount towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria forthis assignment. Case study #1 Mrs.Franklin-Jones was admitted from the Emergency Room to Cardiac IntensiveCare one week ago with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Shehas recovered as expected and is moving to the cardiac step down unittoday. She is talking with Nurse Julie Hernandez, as she gets settled inher new room, “I was really surprised when I got that bad pain in mychest! I knew I had high pressure but I just didn’t think it was thatbad. I try to take my medicine like they told me to in the clinic butsometimes I forget. I guess that I need to study those papers they gaveme about what foods I should eat and not eat. I better take care ofmyself! Momma had bad pressure and it killed her! Who knows—I may evenhave to learn to cook different than I was taught in Jamaica! I may haveto let Tomas do the cooking. He’s got more time at home now than I dosince he lost his job. There isn’t too much time between my shifts atthe school cafeteria and my new housecleaning job. You know my sister iscoming up from Jamaica to see me. I think she is bringing me some bushtea. That’ll set me right!”Using Leininger’s Culture Care Model,what factors in the story shared by Mrs. Franklin-Jones should beconsidered by Nurse Hernandez when planning 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 #2ClaudeJean-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.The following specifications are required for this assignment:Length: 1500 – 1750 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.Structure:Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do notcount towards the minimum word count for this assignment.References:Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for allresources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2)scholarly sources to support your claims.
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