St Thomas University Cultural Competence Question
Personal Philosophy of Culturally Competent Nursing
Apply a model of cultural competence to personal practice beliefs. For this assignment:
- Reflect on the 5 constructs of Campinha-Bacote’s model of The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services: Cultural desire, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Knowledge, Cultural Skill, and Cultural Encounters. (See Chapter 2)
- Review the Mission statements and values of St. Thomas University and its Nursing programs.
- Reflect on your learning during this course.
- Evidence of reflection on Campinha-Bacote’s cultural competency model and/or STU mission and values.
- Your personal beliefs.
- Your philosophy statement(s) related to culturally competent nursing care.
- Implementing your beliefs.
- Continuing your journey towards cultural competence.
Submission Instructions:
- Your paper should be formatted per current APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions)
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be no shorter than 1 pages; nor longer than 2 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 2 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
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| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
4 points |
