Mn 502 Nursing Model Application, Response To Discussions

Dear Elizabeth, The model that you chose, Campinha-Bacote model, is an important model because it addresses the issue of cultural competency in the delivery of healthcare services. Cultural competence is a concept that is viewed as irrelevant in healthcare but in this model, healthcare professionals attempt to achieve greater efficiency when they work in a culturally diverse environment (Albougami, Pounds & Alotaibi, 2016, p.3). For a nurse to achieve cultural competence, they have to go through a process of five steps which teach them the capacity to deliver high-quality care that is culturally competent. I agree with you that this model is necessary in all healthcare settings because as you mentioned, it is important in eliminating stereotypes, prejudice and bias in the workplace. When nurses and members of the multidisciplinary team are well-informed about a patient’s culture, they can create nursing plans with appropriate interventions (Albougami, Pounds & Alotaibi, 20160. However, you have not provided clear explanations of the values and beliefs that guide this model. These are important because they will affect the kind of understanding nurse a nurse has about cultural competency. All in all, you have done a good job. Keep it up!ReferencesAlbougami, A.S., Pounds, K.G.,