NursingCMCL

ThesisThrough the research, of a mini ethnography study and an interview with an intensive care unit nurse, nurses at San Francisco General Hospital receives adequate training on how to deal with cultural differences that may arise.

Comfort in FamiliarityEven though individuals may be able to identify with a variety of groups they still might be attracted to the one they identify with most.

Non Verbal Communication

The way in which individuals use nonverbal cues plays a tremendous part in communication. Within the nursing setting there might come a time when language is a barrier.

Cultural DifferencesMartin and Nakayama 2010 state, “Although people may share a single national history, each cultural group within the nation may have its own history. Cultural group histories help us understand the identities of various groups” (Martin & Nakayama , 2010).

In ConclusionNurses are expected to know the processes, diagnosis and different treatment options for specific types of illnesses. In addition to learning a new language they also need to learn about people.

ReferencesMartin, J. N., & Nakayama, T. K. (2010). Intercultural Communication in Contexts, (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Townsend, M. C. (2009). Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.

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