Submit an evidence-based practice paper about cultural competency in mental health nursing. An evidence-based practice paper allows you to explore best practice and help improve client outcomes on a psychiatric unit. Your paper should describe how you, as a nurse, will include – or have included – cultural awareness in a client diagnosed with a mental illness. The person you describe could be someone in your clinical setting, someone you have worked with in the past, or a theoretical client. Remember that culture can also include gender equality, sexual orientation, and other cultures besides race and religion – including cultures unique to one particular family. Your paper should be at least 3 pages (double-spaced, not including the title or reference pages) in APA Format and include: WK 3 Rubric: Cultural Paper requirements – Describe ONE person Points ASSESSMENT: Discuss what you would assess in regard to a client’s culture. Dietary requirements? Schedule changes for religious practices? Spokesperson for the family? 2 NANDA 3 part diagnosis: list 2 MH nursing diagnoses (DX)that this person has or may be at risk for. Include one cultural DX 2 Planning/Patient Objectives: What planning needs to be made to insure the cultural and emotional safety of the client 2 Implementation/Nursing actions: What are interventions that would ensure the safety of your client in regard to culture? Address the patient objectives. For example, if your client has religious beliefs that affect the ability to take medications, what interventions would you create to ensure their safety or cultural needs are met? 1 Evaluation: How will you evaluate whether your implementation was effective? Make sure parameters are measurable (SMART goals) 1 Summary: discuss whether your interventions were successful. What should be changed or improved?
