Assignment:
Leininger and Watson
Write a 1500-1750 word APA paper addressing each of the following points. Be sure tocompletely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in yourpaper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you areaddressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2)sources and the textbook using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APAwriting style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do notcount towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Case study #1
Mrs. Franklin-Jones was admitted from the Emergency Room to Cardiac Intensive Careone week ago with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. She has recovered asexpected and is moving to the cardiac step down unit today. She is talking with NurseJulie Hernandez, as she gets settled in her new room, “I was really surprised when I gotthat bad pain in my chest! 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 but sometimes I forget. Iguess that I need to study those papers they gave me about what foods I should eatand not eat. I better take care of myself! Momma had bad pressure and it killed her!Who knows—I may even have to learn to cook different than I was taught in Jamaica! Imay have to let Tomas do the cooking. He’s got more time at home now than I do sincehe lost his job. There isn’t too much time between my shifts at the school cafeteria andmy new housecleaning job. You know my sister is coming up from Jamaica to see me. Ithink she is bringing me some bush tea. That’ll set me right!”
Using Leininger’s Culture Care Model, what factors in the story shared by Mrs.Franklin-Jones should be considered by Nurse Hernandez when planning for thepatient’s discharge?
Why is the theory of Culture Care Diversity important in the delivery of nursingcare for all patients?
Using Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality, develop a planof care for Mrs. Franklin-Jones.
Discuss the strengths and limits to Leininger’s Theory.
Case Study #2
Claude Jean-Baptiste is recovering from post-hip replacement surgery and has beentransferred to the Rehabilitation Institute adjacent to the hospital. When he enters theunit, he sees welcoming signs written in several languages including his own, Creole.Since there are no nurses on that shift that speak Creole, they use a language line toask for translation services. During this initial nursing assessment, the translatorinforms Mr. Jean-Baptiste that the nurses invite him to have a relative at his side so thatthey can be sure to understand and meet his needs. He is asked about Haitian customsand beliefs that they might honor. Mr. Jean-Baptiste is encouraged to bring food andspiritual care items, and to share the warmth of his culture with the nursing staff.
Discuss assumptions of the Transpersonal Caring relationship. What is the nurse’srole?
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.
Assignment Expectations:
Length: 1500 – 1750 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) outside scholarly sources and the textbook are required for this assignment.
