ADDIE: Analysis And Pre-Design

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        There are a number of benefits to cultural competency. Culturally competent nurses are better able to:

• Establish rapport with patients and their families
• Build trust
• Understand the patient's perspective
• Provide care that is tailored to the patient's needs and preferences
• Avoid making assumptions or stereotypes about patients

Blended/Hybrid Course of Study The following is a three-week blended/hybrid course of study on cultural competency for nurses: Week 1

• Online modules on the following topics:
  • What is cultural competency?
  • Why is cultural competency important for nurses?
  • Models of cultural competency
  • Cultural assessment
  • Culturally responsive care

Week 2

• In-person workshop on the following topics:
  • Cultural humility
  • Implicit bias
  • Microaggressions
  • Communication with patients from diverse backgrounds
  • Caring for patients with specific cultural needs (e.g., refugees, immigrants, Native Americans)

Week 3

• Online modules on the following topics:
  • Cultural competency in nursing practice
  • Case studies in cultural competency
  • Resources for cultural competency

Documentation The following is documentation to support the need for a blended/hybrid course of study on cultural competency for nurses:

• The National Standards for Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care (CLAS Standards) were developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the quality of care for all patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, language, or culture. The CLAS Standards state that health care organizations should provide training and education on cultural competency to all staff members.
• A study published in the journal Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology found that nurses who had received cultural competency training were more likely to provide culturally competent care to their patients.
• A study published in the journal Nursing Education Perspectives found that a blended/hybrid course of study on cultural competency was effective in increasing nurses' knowledge and skills in this area.

Conclusion A three-week blended/hybrid course of study on cultural competency for nurses is a valuable educational opportunity that can help nurses to provide high-quality care to all patients. This course is supported by the CLAS Standards, research evidence, and best practices in nursing education.  

Sample Answer

   

Educational Need

The educational need I could address by offering a three-week blended/hybrid course of study is the need for nurses to have a better understanding of cultural competency. Cultural competency is the ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of patients and their families.

Rationale

Cultural competency is essential for nurses to provide high-quality care to all patients. The United States is becoming increasingly diverse, and nurses need to be prepared to care for patients from all walks of life.