NSB017-Diversity and Health: Cultural Safety; Indigenous Perspectives-Reflective Writing Assignment

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Diversity and Health: Cultural Safety

Reflect on the lectures, tutorials and required readings in weeks 1 -3 (see detailed weekly reading program in the table on Blackboard under Learning Resources]. Think about how you are reacting to [thinking and feeling about] the readings, lectures and tutorials. Step 1: Describe your overall reaction to [feelings and thoughts about] this material citing relevant examples to illustrate your points from the readings and tutorial experiences as you go. You also need to identify at least 1 value [a characteristic, situation, or practice that you hold in very high regard] that is related to the way you are reacting. Step 2: Identify and describe one [1] of your assumptions that you became aware of through developing new knowledge and understanding from the readings, learning activities and the reflective process [i.e. note that an assumption is an automatic response to something or someone based on a set opinion you held about something or someone, that was not supported by enough knowledge]. Step 3: Then describe how the assumption [identified in step 2] might have limited your ability to practice in a culturally safe way by influencing your nursing if you had not become aware of it. Step 4: Then, based on your reflection, discuss the social and historical situation where your assumption [identified in step 2] developed. In this discussion you need to identify and discuss a personal and a social influence in the development of your assumption.]. Go to critical reflection explained if you need further clarification. Step 5: This step requires you to reflect on one of your set readings. Note that most of the response should address the second two dot points below. Do not use up all the words reproducing the points from the reading. Please complete ALL of the following: • Briefly describe two [2] major points from the reading that you found most interesting. • Describe what the reading and the points you selected have do with cultural safety and your future practice as a health professional. • Describe one [1] major personal insight [an insight is an understanding of yourself] you gained from this reading and the tutorial discussions so far.