NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 5 Practicum and Social Justice

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Capella university

NURS-FPX 6025 MSN Practicum

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Practicum and Social Justice

Social justice in healthcare ensures that every individual has equal access to quality care regardless of their background, including race, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (Borras, 2020). During my practicum experience, I used the PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time) framework to examine the integration and usage of GE Healthcare monitor interfacing by staff nurses. This involved assessing how real-time data transmission from monitoring devices to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) influenced care delivery and patient outcomes. My experience highlighted the importance of upholding cultural sensitivity and ethical practices while integrating such technologies into routine nursing workflows.

The ethical aspect of this technology-centered initiative was particularly notable. Culturally diverse patients sometimes express hesitation about electronic data due to varying perceptions shaped by social norms and prior healthcare experiences. Thus, the project emphasized approaches that aligned with cultural values while supporting patient safety. Staff nurses participated in collaborative sessions that allowed them to voice concerns and share insights on promoting equity in healthcare through ethical and culturally competent monitoring practices.

Additionally, the practicum revealed several structural and behavioral barriers to adopting real-time GE Healthcare monitor interfacing. Socioeconomic disparities, language differences, and technical limitations presented challenges, particularly for marginalized groups. Addressing these challenges involved equipping nurses with strategies rooted in ethical frameworks and evidence-based practices to enhance culturally competent care and ensure accurate and timely data transmission.

Significance of Learning about Multicultural Care

Multicultural care training is crucial in ensuring that healthcare providers, particularly nurses, are prepared to address the varied needs of patients from diverse backgrounds. One of the main takeaways from my practicum was the realization that cultural sensitivity directly affects the efficacy of clinical decision-making. Cultural misunderstandings can lead to inaccurate assessments and poor health outcomes (Shirazi et al., 2020). For instance, certain communities may be skeptical about electronic monitoring due to privacy concerns, which may hinder the seamless use of GE Healthcare interfaces.

Through structured education and interactive training, nurses were empowered to understand these nuanced perspectives. These learning experiences emphasized respecting patient values and cultural norms, particularly when seeking informed consent or explaining data use. The inclusion of culturally appropriate strategies ensured better patient-nurse relationships, enhancing trust and communication. Nurses were also educated on safeguarding patient data and respecting ethical boundaries during data interfacing, reinforcing patient autonomy and confidentiality (Upadhyay & Hu, 2022).

A systematic approach was applied to support the staff in integrating cultural competence into technological use. The following table summarizes the key multicultural and ethical considerations implemented during the practicum:

Table 1: Ethical and Multicultural Considerations in GE Monitor Interfacing

Consideration	Action Taken	Outcome
Cultural sensitivity	Educated nurses on cultural beliefs and norms	Improved patient-nurse trust and communication
Data privacy ethics	Collaborated with IT on compliance and informed consent	Strengthened data protection and patient autonomy
Language barriers	Distributed multilingual educational flyers	Increased understanding of monitor use among diverse populations
Disparities in tech access	Identified patients lacking digital literacy	Developed support strategies for underserved groups
Evidence-based training	Conducted sessions on culturally competent care	Enhanced staff readiness to manage diverse clinical scenarios

These strategies not only addressed current limitations in care delivery but also promoted social justice by equipping nurses with tools to deliver equitable and respectful care. Ensuring nurses were trained to understand the influence of culture on healthcare interactions allowed for more personalized and ethically sound clinical decisions (Cheng et al., 2021; Armeni et al., 2022).

Ethical Obligation of Nurses

Nurses have a fundamental ethical responsibility to deliver care that respects each patient’s individuality while ensuring their well-being. This involves using technologies like GE Healthcare monitor interfacing in ways that support moral principles such as autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice (Linton & Koonmen, 2020). During the practicum, the ethical dimensions of real-time data transfer were frequently addressed in the context of informed consent, patient confidentiality, and equitable access to healthcare technologies.

For example, one recurring issue was the reluctance of some patients to share health data electronically due to concerns about misuse. Nurses responded to this by incorporating culturally competent explanations and emphasizing ethical safeguards during data collection. These efforts helped patients feel more secure and respected, enhancing their participation in care decisions. Ethical practices such as these not only promote positive patient experiences but also improve the accuracy and timeliness of clinical decisions (Horváth & Molnár, 2021).

Moreover, the role of nurses in promoting fairness extends beyond individual interactions. It involves identifying and addressing systemic disparities within healthcare settings. Through culturally sensitive interventions and social justice advocacy, nurses can reduce inequities that compromise patient outcomes. Ethical communication and tailored education improved patient approval of EHR use, while nurse awareness of cultural contexts reinforced the principles of fairness and respect (Constantinou & Nikitara, 2023).

The practicum culminated in 20 completed hours of training and implementation focused on the use of GE Healthcare monitors to support real-time data transmission. These hours were integral to my capstone project, where I addressed the barriers to implementation and advocated for ethical, inclusive practices. The experience underscored the intersection of technology, ethics, and multicultural care in shaping a more equitable healthcare system.

References

Armeni, P., Polat, I., De Rossi, L. M., Diaferia, L., Meregalli, S., & Gatti, A. (2022). Digital twins in healthcare: Is it the beginning of a new era of evidence-based medicine? A critical review. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12(8), 1255. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm12081255

Borras, A. M. (2020). Toward an intersectional approach to health justice. International Journal of Health Services, 51(2), 206–225. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020731420981857

Cheng, Y.-C., Lee, T.-T., Hwang, Y.-T., Chan, P.-T., & Mills, M. E. (2021). Exploring the outcomes and satisfaction of automated physiological monitoring systems among nurses. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 40(3), 178–185. https://doi.org/10.1097/cin.0000000000000810

NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 5 Practicum and Social Justice

Constantinou, C. S., & Nikitara, M. (2023). The culturally competent healthcare professional: The RESPECT competencies from a systematic review of Delphi studies. Societies, 13(5), 127. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13050127

Horváth, Á., & Molnár, P. (2021). A review of patient safety communication in multicultural and multilingual healthcare settings with special attention to the U.S. and Canada. Developments in Health Sciences, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.1556/2066.2021.00041

Issa, W., Al Akour, I., Ibrahim, A., Almarzouqi, A., Abbas, S., Hisham, F., & Griffiths, J. (2020). Privacy, confidentiality, security and patient safety concerns about electronic health records. International Nursing Review, 67(2), 218–230. https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12585

Linton, M., & Koonmen, J. (2020). Self-care as an ethical obligation for nurses. Nursing Ethics, 27(8), 1694–1702. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733020940371

Shirazi, M., Ponzer, S., Zarghi, N., Keshmiri, F., Karbasi Motlagh, M., Khorasani Zavareh, D., & Khankeh, H. R. (2020). Inter-cultural and cross-cultural communication through physicians’ lens: Perceptions and experiences. International Journal of Medical Education, 11(11), 158–168. https://doi.org/10.5116/ijme.5f19.5749

Upadhyay, S., & Hu, H. (2022). A qualitative analysis of the impact of Electronic Health Records (EHR) on healthcare quality and safety: Clinicians’ lived experiences. Health Services Insights, 15(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329211070722

NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 5 Practicum and Social Justice

Young, S., & Guo, K. L. (2020). Cultural diversity training: The necessity of cultural competence for health care providers and in nursing practice. The Health Care Manager, 39(2), 100–108. https://doi.org/10.1097/hcm.0000000000000294a