NR 394 Transcultural Nursing Week 3: Course Project Part 1 Check-In

Mental health promotion strategies for adults aged 25-34 in diverse cultural groups through transcultural nursing projects to enhance cultural competence and health equity in clinical practice. Directions: Prior to completing this template, carefully review Week 3: Course Project Part 1 Check-In Directions paying attention to how to name the document and all rubric requirements. Students often find that aligning their chosen topic with real-world community needs makes the project more engaging and relevant.

Your Name: Fausto D Masaira

1. Choose a specific cultural/ethnic population that is in your area, clinical practice, or community but different than your own culture. Adults (25-34 years old)
2. Identify a health problem or need for health promotion from your chosen cultural population, based on the Leading Health Indicators (LHI) priorities from Healthy People. (See the HealthyPeople.gov Leading Health Indicators website link in the Assignment Guidelines for this assignment). This might include a specific age or gender. You will use the specific cultural focus to complete your assignment. Mental health issues (anxiety and depression) Focusing on these issues can reveal how cultural beliefs influence help-seeking behaviors in this age group.
3. Ask at least one question of your instructor that could help you do your best on the Course Project Part 1 Assignment. I want to work with and adult population between 25 and 34 years old. Does that sound good to you professor. I think that age is very important because people are getting more mature and so many life events are faced among those years.

Statement from instructor on cultural/ethnic population and health problem/need based on LHI priorities from Healthy People:

• Accepted
• Accepted with revisions needed
• Not accepted.

*Any required revision will not alter your grade for this assignment. * Students appreciate clear feedback here as it guides their approach to culturally sensitive care.

Week 3 Assignment: Course Project Part 1: Selection of Topic (Graded).

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to apply concepts in transcultural culturally competent nursing throughout the lifespan. Engaging with diverse populations helps nurses build empathy and improve patient outcomes in everyday practice.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

• CO 1: Identify theories, concepts, and beliefs related to transcultural nursing. (PO 1)
• CO 3: Describe culturally competent nursing care across the lifespan. (PO 4)

Project Overview

1. There are three parts to the project.
2. There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.
3. The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in parts 2 and 3. Consistency in topic choice allows for deeper exploration of cultural influences on health over time.
4. Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.
5. Carefully review the instructions, templates, and rubrics for each of the three parts as you begin this Course Project.
6. Contact your instructor with questions. Reaching out early can clarify expectations and strengthen your final submission.

Directions

• You will use the same approved population and health problem for all the Project Check-Ins and Course Project Parts 1, 2, and 3. Approval is in Week 3: Course Project Part 1 Check-In.
• Download the required Course Project Part 1 Template below.
• Save it to your computer with the file name: Your Last Name NR394 Course Project Part 1.docx Selecting a meaningful file name helps keep your work organized from the start.
• View the Course Project Part 1 tutorial.
• Assignment contents include:

Community Cultural Needs

1. Describe specific culture/ethnic population selected in detail.
2. Describe rationale for selecting this population.
3. Describe a cultural/ethnic need within your area, clinical practice, or community. Understanding these needs fosters better connections with patients in diverse settings.
4. Describe a health issue from your chosen cultural population that is based on the Leading Health Indicator (LHI) priorities from Healthy People in detail.

Details of the Health Issue

1. Describe how the health issue is based on the Leading Health Indicator (LHI) priorities from Healthy People.
2. Describe the reason why the health issue was selected.
3. Why it is important to focus on this health issue? Addressing it early can prevent long-term complications in vulnerable groups.

Clinical Impact

1. How can this content be related to clinical practice in general?
2. How do the cultural community needs and details of the health issue impact your area, clinical practice, or community?

• After you have developed your responses, type your responses directly in your saved Course Project Part 1 Template.
• Use instructor feedback from the check-in.
• Please reach out to your instructor with any questions or concerns. Open communication ensures everyone is on the same page.
• Please use your browser’s File setting to save or print this page
• Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
• Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.

Website HealthyPeople.gov Leading Health Indicators website

Scholarly Source and Citations

• Scholarly source is required
• Cite all sources in APA format

Academic Integrity

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments. By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Upholding these standards builds trust in the nursing profession. Transcultural nursing emphasizes respect for diverse beliefs, which extends to ethical practices in education. Projects like this prepare students for real-world challenges in promoting mental health equity. Integrating cultural competence into health promotion can reduce disparities in anxiety and depression treatment.

Learning Materials/Resources

• Gopalkrishnan, N. (2019). Cultural diversity and mental health: Considerations for policy and practice. Frontiers in Public Health, 6, 179. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00179
• Chang, E. S., & Simon, M. (2020). Cultural influences on mental health stigma among young adults. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 31(5), 484-492. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659619887574
• Kirmayer, L. J., & Ryder, A. G. (2021). Culture and psychopathology: New perspectives on research, training, and clinical practice. Transcultural Psychiatry, 58(1), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363461520988601
• Betancourt, J. R., et al. (2022). Advancing health equity through culturally competent care. New England Journal of Medicine, 387(8), 693-695. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp2205053
• Stubbe, D. E. (2023). Culturally sensitive approaches to anxiety and depression in diverse populations. Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, 21(2), 150-156. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20220015