Effects of Diversity in the Workplace

**name the topic relative to Diversity in the workplace needs to be a little more specific than general 1) Diversity in the Workplace For this assignment, you are to conduct a literature review and write a two to three page paper on the issues of diversity in the workplace. You may examine diversity from the aspect of generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender diversity. Also explore the issue of under-representation of minorities in nursing. When conducting your literature review, consider the impact diversity has had on the field of nursing and providing culturally competent nursing care. For your paper, summarize the impact of the various aspects of diversity and of under-represented minorities in the nursing profession. Based on the professional nursing literature, explain the importance of diversity in the profession of nursing and on delivering culturally competent nursing care. Support your analysis with the information presented in the readings from the professional nursing literature 2) Diversity in the Workplace - This Application Assignment is due by Day 7 of Week Three. The focus of this paper is on elements of diversity in the workplace that are important to nursing. You may examine diversity from the aspect of generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Also explore the issue of under-representation of minorities in nursing. Consider the impact diversity has had on the field of nursing and providing culturally competent nursing care. Summarize the impact of the various aspects of diversity and of under-represented minorities in the nursing profession. Explain the importance of diversity in the profession of nursing and on delivering culturally competent nursing care. Write a 2- to 3 page paper using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of five references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references. Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. The heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins "The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points. Importance of diversity in the workplace - 20 points Provide an overview of reasons why it is important for nurses to examine the impact of diversity on our profession and on our providing culturally competent nursing care. This is usually one paragraph. Summary of one aspect of diversity - 20 points Select one of the following aspects of diversity: generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Provide a review of the impact of the aspect you selected on the workplace. Provide specific information related to the aspect you select. This is 2-3 paragraphs. Underrepresentation of minorities in nursing - 20 points Provide a one-paragraph overview of the impact of underrepresentation of minorities in nursing. Provide specific information about underrepresentation of minorities rather than general statements. Influence of diversity on nursing care - 30 points Discuss your views on how diversity issues, including underrepresentation of minorities in nursing, impact the nursing profession and nurses’ ability to provide culturally competent nursing care. This is 1-2 paragraphs. Summary - 20 points End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of this paper. 3) the textbook -Huston, C. J. (2014). Professional issues in nursing: Challenges and opportunities (3rd ed.). New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1-4511-2833-8 4) It says to access Walden website I can give password for that if needed for . walden university-walden library 5)chapters that are used and additional articles :Course Text: Professional Issues in Nursing: Challenges and Opportunities ◦Chapter 9, "Diversity in the Nursing Workforce" Ethnic, gender, and generational diversity are examined in this chapter. The chapter also examines the role of professional organizations in monitoring and supporting diversity in nursing. ◦Chapter 11, "Mandatory Minimum Staffing Ratios: Are They Working?" Chapter 11 discusses factors that push legislative action regarding the staffing ratios of RNs. It explains how different states have different requirements. It also explores how the state of California has implemented its ratio policy and the outcomes of that change. ◦Chapter 12, "Mandatory Overtime in Nursing: How Much? How Often?" In this chapter, the enforcement of mandatory overtime for nurses is explored. It discusses the legislative overtime rules and the consequences for enforcing overtime for nurses. ◦Chapter 13, "Violence in Nursing: The Expectations and the Reality" This chapter examines the issue of violence within the field of nursing. It defines workplace violence and identifies the common forms of violence experienced by nurses. It also explores the impact this has on nurses and the profession. ◦Chapter 14, "Technology in Health Care Workplace: Benefits, Limitations, and Challenges" Chapter 14 identifies the many uses of technology in the health care industry. It discusses the use of telehealth and telenursing remote monitoring systems as well as the use of the Internet in the health care. Articles Select and read one of the following articles: •Aiken, L. H. (2002). Commentary. Medical Care Research and Review, 59(2), 215–222. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article discusses the nursing shortage found across the United States and focuses on the state of Pennsylvania's decline in RNs. The article also examines whether nurses are an essential or discretionary need. •Kennedy, H., Fisher, L., Fontaine, D., & Martin-Holland, J. (2008). Evaluating diversity in nursing education: A mixed method study. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 19, 363–3 70. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article examines how the nursing curriculum addresses diversity. The goal is to better prepare nursing students to be sensitive to cultural diversity in practice. •Maier-Lorentz, M. (2008). Transcultural nursing: Its importance in nursing practice. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 15(1), 37–43. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article discusses the need for nurses to be knowledgeable about many cultures to provide individualized care to diverse groups of patients. It also provides steps for nurses to gain cultural competence. •Roman, L. M. (2008). Nursing shortage: Looking to the future. RN, 71(3), 34-41. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article is a compilation views on how the nursing profession will be reshaped as a result of the current nursing shortage. It also provides specific areas that are in dire need of change. •Schim, S., Doorenbos, A., & Borse, N. (2006). Cultural competence among hospice nurses. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 8(5), 302–307. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article addresses the cultural competence of hospice nurses. It is based on a quantitative study that examined the relationship among higher education, cultural awareness, and cultural sensitivity along with diversity training and self-reported cultural competence behaviors.**** ****MORE ARTICLES Web Site •IHI (n.d.) Transforming care at the bedside: Sparking innovation and excitement on the hospital unit. Retrieved January 9, 2009 from http://www(dot)ihi(dot)org/knowledge/Pages/ImprovementStories/TransformingCareattheBedsideinitiativePrototypephase.aspx This Web site explores new initiatives of improving patient care. It discusses different field tests conducted and different prototype programs that have been implemented. •Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2002). Mayo clinic model of care. Retrieved March 12, 2009 from http://www(dot)mayo(dot)edu/pmts/mc4200-mc4299/mc4270.pdf. The Mayo Clinic outlines its model of care in this PDF document. The history of the Mayo Clinic model of care is presented along with how this model has changed over the years. Its team approach to patient care is also discussed. Optional Resources •Web site: Institute of Medicine (2005). Crossing the Quality chasm: A new health system for the 21st century. Retrieved February 15, 2010 from http://www(dot)iom(dot)edu/Reports/2001/Crossing-the-Quality-Chasm-A-New-Health-System-for-the-21st-Century.aspx. •Web site: Institute of Medicine (2003). To err is human: Building a safer health system. Retrieved February 15, 2010 from http://www(dot)iom(dot)edu/Reports/1999/To-Err-is-Human-Building-A-Safer-Health-System.aspx. •Web site: Jefferson University Hospitals (2009). Jefferson university hospitals. Retrieved March 13, 2009 from http://www(dot)jeffersonnursing(dot)org/. Visit this Web site and watch this fun music video created by the nurses about working towards Magnet status. •Web site: RWJF (2009). The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Health and health care improvement. Retrieved March 13, 2009 from http://www(dot)rwjf(dot)org/. •Web site: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Agency for healthcare research and quality. Retrieved January 4, 2009 from http://www(dot)ahrq(dot)gov/. •Article: Clarke, S., & Aiken, L. (2003). Registered nurse staffing and patient and nurse outcomes in hospitals: A commentary. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 4, 104–111. •Article: McKee, M., Coles, J., & James, P. (1999). Failure to rescue as a measure of quality of hospital care: The limitations of secondary diagnosis coding in English hospital data. Journal of Public Health Medicine, 21(4), 453–458. •Power Point Presentation: Moriarty, J., Naessens, J., & Finnie, D. (2005). Failure to rescue or failure to measure what's important: No shortcuts to assessing quality. Presentation at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Retreived February 15, 2010 from http://www(dot)sph(dot)umn(dot)edu/hpm/conferences/9th_HSR/2005_conf.asp