Purpose
To develop an understanding of Pacific worldview including values, beliefs and practices in relation to Pacific Peoples health and wellbeing. Describe Pacific Cultural Competency and a Pacific Health Model in relation to working alongside Pacific Peoples. Using a personal reflection describe your understanding of Pacific worldview, cultural awareness and Pacific Cultural Competency in relation to nursing practice.
Assessment Tasks:
- Describe an understanding of Pacific worldview including values, beliefs and practices in relation to Pacific Peoples health and wellbeing.
- Discuss Pacific Cultural Competency and how this cultural awareness and knowledge can influence nursing practice when working with Pacific Peoples. Include how the use of a Pacific model of health can support this.
- Provide a personal reflection demonstrating your understanding of Pacific worldview, cultural awareness and Pacific Cultural Competency in nursing practice.
- Evidence based practice is to be supported by inclusion of at least 8 references.
Structure and Coherency:
- Clear, concise and well written sentences
- Logical development of ideas
- Ideas are well linked to evidence
Presentation:
- Presentation of essay as per School of Nursing requirements - marking schedule must be included.
- Proof read assignment prior to handing in.
- Submit to Turnitin (with cover sheet and reference list).
Referencing:
- Evidence of reading with references in APA style with at least 8 academic references.