Mission Statement The US Navy has founded its self with being an organization that will train and activate skilled combat naval personnel. The official mission statement taken off their web site states, “The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.” (http://www.navy.com) The Navy also prides itself on the adventurous spirit it takes to embark on a career in the navy. The slogan
The word Cherokee comes from a Creek word "Chelokee" meaning "people of a different speech." In their own language the Cherokee called themselves the Aniyunwiya or "principal people" or the Keetoowah, "people of Kituhwa." The Cherokee are perhaps one of the most interesting of Native American Groups. Their life and culture are closely intertwined with early American settlers and the history of our own nation’s struggle for freedom. In the interest of promoting tolerance and peace, and with regard
Cultural intelligence assessment will enable the individual to have certain information about himself. It is posited that cultural difference has a greater impact on business effectiveness than we think. That our cultural backgrounds really influence the way we think and act and the way we interpret each others contributions. Our success or failure in communication will depend on the extent at which we understand the different cultural background of the employees and create a fruitful collaboration
For my cultural awareness self-assessment activity, I received a score of 70, meaning I have “an outstanding (superb) cultural awareness. Further growth will only increase your incredibly strong awareness base and make you even more culturally aware than you are.” I think I scored so well is due partially to my multinational background being a Vietnamese American and my background in sociology. As someone who was born and grew up in an Asian country, then had to move and transition to the Western
relationship (Kersey-Matusiak, 2012). The purpose of this post is to review cultural diverse assessments, describe three key components of a comprehensive cultural assessment, and to identify five communication skills that facilitate culturally competent health care. Cultural Diverse Assessments When a nurse comes in contact with a patient that is from a different culture the nurse needs to perform a culturally diverse assessment. This is a methodical technique that results in an accumulation of data
1) Complete the Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Awareness Checklist (under Assignments in the content Section of D2L. Please provide the results of your assessment. Explain the areas you scored high in cultural competence. Explain the areas where you need additional development regarding cultural competence. After taking the quiz I scored mostly three and four. One area that I scored low in was aware of my privilege if I am white. Something I never thought a lot before was that because I’m white
Cultural Self-Assessment Culture is a concept that classifies shared values, beliefs, traditions, and principles among members of a specific group. It is important to understand one’s own culture as well as other cultures in order to become culturally aware. A way to become more culturally aware is to research one’s own cultural background. Through researching my origins, identifying my past encounters with other’s beliefs, biases, and behaviors, and placing myself into the shoes of another culture
The cultural/spiritual assessment posed some rather tough questions. Many of the questions I had never thought about before. For me, it was rather difficult to answer some of the questions as I did not have an answer for them. Although, I felt as if some of the questions would be easier to answer if I had been immersed in another culture for an extended period. I personally did not find any of the questions too personal to answer, but I am an open book and do not mind sharing about myself. I asked
discussion board I will define cultural diverse assessments. Then I will discuss important components of a comprehensive assessment followed by giving five communication skills that aide in culturally competent health care. Cultural diverse assessment encompasses assessing not only the individual, but also the family, and the community in regards to their health care. The health care assessment includes their culture practices, values and beliefs. The next part of the assessment is to develop a plan of
expect care that fits their cultural needs? As you begin your general practice as a nurse, these are all questions you may ask yourself and they are indeed questions that should concern you. After all, culturally adequate care is fundamental to incorporate into your practice. Nursing is…and we do… The nursing profession is known for being a caring and compassionate career path that is loving and accepting of all individuals. The traits of many of us are based on our cultural background and therefore
Cultural Competence Assessment In this paper I will be discussing my inherent weaknesses and strengths in relation to the cultural diversity self-assessment test that I had taken online (http://www.illinoiscte.org/PDF/module/Cultural%20Diversity%20Self%20Assessment.pdfPart 2). According to the test, my final score was a 96 out of 160 total possible points. After reflecting on my answers, I feel that I fall in the middle when it comes to cultural diversity. I am aware that I do have some biases
Cultural Effect’s on pain assessment and management Cultural diversity develops America; still it too poses much challenge for nurses. Currently, some of the populace in the United States speaks tongues other than English at home. Nurses must become culturally competent and to learn to efficiently assess and manage the pain of patients who come from varied cultures and speak diverse languages. People are cultural beings, and as such we are deeply influenced by each of the ethnic factions we fit
education. In this post, I will define culturally diverse assessments, describe key components of a comprehensive cultural assessment, and identify five communication skills that facilitate culturally competent communication. Patient assessment is the foundation of healthcare planning, so cultural assessments
Cultural Bias In Assessment In the society of today, there are various educators who believe in assessment as proper method to measure the performance of a child in school as well as the overall achievement of a specific school system. The assessment may be presented in the form of verbal, written, or multiple choice, and it usually pertains to certain academic subjects in the school curriculum. Recently, many educators began to issue standardized tests to measure the intelligence of a common
Cultural Competence Assessment Cultural competence has a variety of definitions and, in health care, basically refers to the act of developing an awareness of yourself, your existence, your thoughts, and your environment and making sure that those elements do not unjustly affect the clients you serve (Giger, 2013). In this paper, I will share my total score and what I learned about myself after taking the Cultural Diversity Self Assessment (IllinoisCTE, n.d.), discuss two weaknesses or areas with
Culturally Competent Assessment: The Case of Mrs. Hudson When working with clients of diverse background and cultures, it is important for counselors to be conscious of this fact during assessment and subsequent counseling. Due to fact that much of Western psychology and counseling theories and approaches stem from a White, European viewpoint, experiences and symptoms of marginalized groups are also evaluated by this same perspective (Sue & Sue, 2016). Furthermore, Hays (2015) stated, “psychological
Cross-cultural aspect is considered as a vital issue in this global economy and people from various cultural backgrounds are working together and bringing different values, viewpoints and business practices. This seminar on “leading in a cross-cultural context” was an eye-opener for me, as the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI) assessment questions were relative to knowing your own cultural values and how you bring forward your attitude and behavior when you are introduced to a new culture
Embedded Assessment #1- Cultural Identity Cultural identity. Some think of it as where they come from. Others think of it as the same as ethnicity. Both of these types of people are wrong. Cultural identity is the way that a person identifies with a group, especially based on how they were raised. In this essay I will be giving an explanation on what cultural identity is, how it affects people, and what kinds of things develop a cultural identity. Everybody has a cultural identity, even if they don’t
Basic Intro of Cultural Assessment Model Involving Children & Family Life in Roma Culture “A fundamental belief of professional nursing holds that all individuals are to be cared for with respect and dignity regardless of culture, beliefs, or disease process” (Catalano, 2015). The idea of “culture” has many different meanings and connotations. One that is commonly accepted is that it is a, “collective way of thinking that distinguishes one relatively large group from another” often based off if
Southwest Airlines: A Corporate Cultural Assessment Southwest Airlines (Southwest) is a domestic US airline that provides short haul, high frequency, point-to-point, and low-fare service to and from 60 airports in 59 cities across 31 US states. From humble beginnings in 1971, this airline with only four passengers per flight, and airhostesses wearing hot pants and white go-go boots, has evolved into a leader in the airline industry with unsurpassed employee loyalty. Southwest's unique and relaxed