Mexican Transcultural in Nursing Mexican Article

This resulted in describing Mexican Catholicism as syncretic. Ordinary Mexicans live on the belief of Catholics. Mexico has been greatly influenced by the Catholic Church. Therefore, the relationship between the Catholic Church and the state has been occasionally hostile and tense. Recent decades have been marked with active protestant missionaries among the poor people in urban cities and southern parts of Mexico (Raingruber et al., 2010).

There is a rich cultural diversity in the current modern world. A wide range of populations are immersed in shared value systems and beliefs based on customs, ways of life and norms. It is important to be aware of cultural differences at all nursing levels in order to communicate and educate nurses and clients (Lee & Brysiewicz, 2009). Nursing care founded on cultural sensitivity has recognized the importance of acknowledging and respecting human beings as a whole. This is regardless of religion, heritage, knowledge, race, education, ethnicity, and background. The nursing profession emphasizes on the practice of culturally sensitive nursing. It is crucial to understand the importance care in enhancing the family's and patient's comfort. In addition, it motivates the patient to be open and comply with the nursing requirements while providing ease of passage for friends and family members. A strong output is not based solely on the provision of necessary healthcare, but on a strong communication and client development (Klee et al., 2012).

The current society is dominated with diversity. This fact is clearly demonstrated by the co-workers and patients in today's healthcare system.In order for us to develop cultural competence, we need to be aware about the existence of the wide range of belief systems. Sometimes, health practices of other people may appear to be meaningless or strange (Raingruber et al., 2010). Sometimes it may be extremely difficult to understand the Medical care beliefs and practices of other people. Nursing care providers must understand that they do not have to all the beliefs and nursing practices, but they are required to respect these beliefs and practices. The nursing profession experiences cultural sensitivity barriers such as discrimination, prejudice, racism, and stereotyping. In some situations, professionals tend to have poor sensitivity without being aware of it or without the intent to offend other people. They can demonstrate respect towards patients by embracing simple steps such as addressing clients using their last names, inquiring about their beliefs or asking them how they would prefer to be addressed. Nursing professionals should not hold assumptions about clients or their beliefs. They are advised to ask questions in thoughtful and professional manner (Klee et al., 2012).

References

Klee, K. et al. (2012). Using Continuous Process Improvement Methodology to Standardize

Nursing Handoff Communication. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, ISSN 0882-5963,

04/2012, Volume 27, Issue 2, pp. 168 -- 173

Lee, M. B & Brysiewicz, P. (2009). Enhancing problem solving and nursing diagnosis in year III

Bachelor of Nursing students. Nurse Education Today, ISSN 0260-6917, 2009, Volume

29, Issue 4, pp. 389.....