Culture Presentation

NR222 Health and Wellness

Guidelines for Culture Presentation1

Purpose

You will explore various cultures and examine the nurse’s role in caring for people of those cultures. The activity is meant to give an overview of different cultures and possible beliefs within the cultures. However, it is important not to stereotype or make assumptions about a person based on his or her culture.

Research a culture that is not your own. Explore the cultural practices and relate them to HealthyPeople2020 goals.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO #1 Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health promotion activities. (PO #1 & 2)

CO #3 Discuss health promotion, illness prevention, health maintenance, health restoration, and rehabilitation in relation to the nurse’s role in working with various populations. (PO #1 & 2)

CO #5 Identify effective communication with clients and other health care providers. (PO #3)

CO #7 Identify health promotion strategies throughout the life span. (PO #1 & 2)

Due Date

See Canvas and The Course Calendar for due dates. At the Professors Discretion.

Points Possible: 25 points

Requirements

1. Choose a culture of interest to research. You may choose any ethnic group or culture from the geographic area you select. However, it cannot be your own culture

2. Review your choice with your instructor to assure the choice is feasible for this assignment.

3. Research the approved culture using books, websites, journal articles, or any other

reputable source.

Use at least three (3) reliable sources.

4. Prepare a brief presentation that includes the following information:

A. Health beliefs and practices

B. Birth and death practices

C. Dietary considerations, your group may choose to bring in inexpensive snacks or beverages from this culture. Regular campus guidelines apply: no alcohol or intoxicating substances allowed.

D. Communication practices

E. Rituals/traditions/family structure

F. Consider the nurse’s role in caring for people of this culture

G. Consider what issues the patient or family might encounter in our health system because of their beliefs. How can your health promotion topic best be communicated to this group? What changes or adaptations might you have to consider?

5. Use a PowerPoint Template to address your culture. No more than 10 slides are necessary.

Include introduction and conclusion.

6. Cite three (3) references for all sources in APA format on a reference page to be turned in at

the start of the presentation.

7. Upload to the Canvas Shell under “Health Promotion Cultural Presentation”.

Directions and Grading Criteria Category	Points	%	Description
Presentation	20	20%	• It is organized around required components; information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the audience to follow. Introduction and conclusion included. • Used presentation materials and methods effectively.
Quality of Resource Information	2.5	2.5%	• Used at least three different professional references with at least two from primary sources.
APA format	2.5	2.5%	• All information taken from another source must be included on a Reference page using APA format (APA 6th ed.).

This project should be interesting and fun! Enjoy yourselves and be creative! Be sure to clarify any issues or questions with your instructor before proceeding. The points from the cultural presentation is supplemental points. Remember: you are combining your new knowledge of this ethnic or cultural group with your knowledge of an issue from Healthy People 2020!