In this assignment, you will use your knowledge and skills to complete a paper on the cultural variations related to death and dying guidelines. This paper is used to meet The University’s core curriculum requirements in writing. Refer to the course schedule for the due date.
Instructions
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Revisit the three writing goals you listed in your Writing Goals Reflection from the Introduction Module. Consider your action plans for each goal as you begin crafting your paper.
Assignment requirements:
Choose a cultural group from the list below. If you have another group you would like to choose please just check with the faculty for approval. You may not choose your own cultural group.
African American
Hispanic American
Native American (these may vary depending on region of the United States)
Middle Eastern American
Asian American
Research your selected cultural group’s beliefs and practices related to terminal illness, dying, and death in general.
Compare these beliefs with your beliefs. Remember, you should not have chosen your own cultural group.
Discuss the roles and practices of health care workers, particularly nurses, desired by the group.
Discuss how the knowledge you gained through this assignment will be incorporated into your future nursing practice.
