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Social And Cultural Influences
Sensing Learning Style
10
Nursing
Post-Graduate
11/15/2013

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Term
List 6 external factors for nursing shortages.
Definition

-negative stereotypes

-low-value occupation

-diminished enrollments

-intensifying needs of clients

-cost of priority behind decisions

-nursing recommendations not sought

Term
List 7 internal factors for nursing shortages.
Definition

-salary issues

-long hours

-aging workforce

-job satisfaction

-quality of work life

-devaluing of knowledge

-burnout

Term
List 5 consequences for nurses due to a shortage.
Definition

-stress

-anger

-burden

-conflict

-threat

-hopelessness

-survival

Term
List 5 consequences for the patient due to a nursing shortage.
Definition

-increased waiting times

-discontinuous care

-poor communication

-absent attention to individual concerns and issues

-increased complaints

-serious jeopardy

Term

What are 3 solutions to nursing shortages?

 

Definition

-supportive environments

-respect for the profession

-development of nursing knowledge/theory

Term
Why are there a small percentage of men in nursing?
Definition

-minority of the nursing population

-little attention and support given

-image of the nurse is sterotypically femine

Term
What are some of the sterotypes that male nurses face??
Definition

-language male nurse vs female nuse

-homosexuality

-unmanly

-restricted work

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Term
What are 5 purposes for recruiting men in nursing?
Definition

-combat sterotypes

-include men in promotional materials

-increase number of male faculty

-re-educate school councelors

-eliminate sexist language

Term
What does culturally sensitive mean?
Definition

Alter one's practices to fit with the client's lifestyle, values and beliefs

-Accept the culture of the client

-Allow for them to make their own decisions base on their cultural influences

Term

List 5 ways to be culturally sensitive.

 

Definition

-broaden understanding of cultural concepts

-sensitive to issues of power, trust, respect and intimacy

-be non-judgemental

-assess a patient with an open mind to their responses

-make efforts to accomodate cultural preferences

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