NURS3020 Reflection Paper

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student to reflect on a real-life case of cultural disparity and the impact those differences may have on the individual and family’s attainment of health and well-being. Students will have the opportunity to identify culturally congruent practices that can positively influence patient care outcomes.

--> Read the first 5 chapters of the book. Begin to form an impression of the book. Identify major themes within these chapters. Identify cultural situations. The completed paper is to be submitted during Unit 4 (week 4).

--> Read chapters 5-10 of the book, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. Note your impression of the book, thus far. Identify major themes within these chapters and compare to those you identified in the first 5 chapters. Note any new cultural situations you have identified. Begin to format your paper, which must be APA. The completed paper is to be submitted during Unit 4 (week 4).

--> Read chapters 11-15 of the book, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. Begin writing the paper, which must be APA formatted. Continue to note your impression of the book, thus far. Identify major themes within these chapters and compare them with those you have identified in the previous chapters. Note any new cultural situations in these chapters and add them to those previously identified.

--> Read chapters 16-19 of the book. Complete the paper and submit.