Culture In Nursing Discussion

Culture In Nursing Discussion

Culture In Nursing Discussion

People of Irish Heritage.

People of Italian Heritage.

People of Puerto Rican Heritage.

Read chapter 23, 33 and 34 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentations.  Read content chapter 33 and 34 in Davis Plus Online Website. Once done present a 600 words essay discussing the healthcare beliefs of each heritage and how religion as part of the culture influence the delivery of health care.  The essay must be presented in an APA format, word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum in the discussion board title “week 14 essay”.  You must cited/quoted at least 3 evidence based references besides the class textbook.

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Overview/Heritage

People of Irish Heritage.

• The Republic of Ireland, also known as Eire and the Emerald Isle, covers most of the island bearing its name.
• The remainder of the island, Northern Ireland, is part of Great Britain.
• During the potato famine between 1846 and 1848, thousands of Irish died from malnutrition, typhus, dysentery, and scurvy; millions immigrated to America.
• Over 38 million people of Irish descent live in the United States.
• Most Irish immigrants initially settled in industrial areas in the northeastern United States along the Atlantic coast.
• The Irish attained success in America because they spoke the same language, had the same physical appearance as other European Americans, and mastered the political system.

Overview/Heritage

Italian American immigrant groups include

• First-generation, traditional older Italians primarily living in enclaves
• Second-generation, less traditional Italians living in suburban and urban neighborhoods with ethnic enclaves
• Third-generation, more educated Italians primarily living in the suburbs
• A relatively small group of newer immigrants with strong ties to their homeland
• Italy is famous for the marvels of ancient Rome, such as the Coliseum, Parthenon, museums. Also famous for St. Peter’s Square, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the canals and Piazza in Venice, the ruins of Pompeii, artists, and the Portofino lace makers, wineries, and marble.
• New York City has the largest Italian population of any city in the country
• • In addition to New York, other states with high Italian populations are New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and California.
  • Major cities in addition to NYC hosting large Italian Americans populations include Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Boston, Newark, New Jersey, and San Francisco.

   

Puerto Rican Overview/Heritage

• Puerto Ricans have a unique pride in their country, culture, and music.
• They self-identify as Puertorriqueños or Boricuans (Taíno Indian word for Puerto Rican), or Niuyoricans for those born in New York.
• Puerto Ricans have been migrating to mainland United States for decades to seek employment, education, and a better quality of life.