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Giger, Joyce Anne Newman was born on August 8, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Ionia (Holmes) Newman.
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Giger and Davidhizar's unique transcultural model of clear, easy-to-apply assessment and intervention strategies is the definitive source for use in the clinical setting! This authoritative resource will help you learn to identify the six key cultural phenomena used in caring for clients from different backgrounds (communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations), and help you apply these phenomena to a variety of individuals in different cultures. • Unique! Giger & Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model devotes a full chapter to each of the six aspects of cultural assessment (communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biologic variations) to help you apply this model to any client of any culture. • Expert author Joyce Newman Giger is a pioneer in the field of transcultural nursing. • Case studies and critical thinking questions help you apply the assessment framework in practice. • UNIQUE! Sample care plans demonstrate how to apply principles to specific client needs. • UNIQUE! Discussion of the spiritual component provides a more holistic, integrated approach to culture and assessment. • Clarification of biologic variations for select cultural groups raises awareness of potential risks/influences on client health. • 2010 census data is incorporated through the book to provide the most current analysis of demographic trends. • Completely revised cultural chapters reflect the shifting experiences of different cultural groups in our society. • NEW! 6 additional cultural chapters on Nigerians, Uganda Americans, Jordanian Americans, Cuban Americans, Amish Americans, and Irish Americans
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Giger and Davidhizar's unique transcultural model of clear, easy-to-apply assessment and intervention strategies is the definitive source for use in the clinical setting! This authoritative resource will help you learn to identify the six key cultural phenomena used in caring for clients from different backgrounds (communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations), and help you apply these phenomena to a variety of individuals in different cultures. • Unique! Giger & Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model devotes a full chapter to each of the six aspects of cultural assessment (communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biologic variations) to help you apply this model to any client of any culture. • Expert author Joyce Newman Giger is a pioneer in the field of transcultural nursing. • Case studies and critical thinking questions help you apply the assessment framework in practice. • UNIQUE! Sample care plans demonstrate how to apply principles to specific client needs. • UNIQUE! Discussion of the spiritual component provides a more holistic, integrated approach to culture and assessment. • Clarification of biologic variations for select cultural groups raises awareness of potential risks/influences on client health. • 2010 census data is incorporated through the book to provide the most current analysis of demographic trends. • Completely revised cultural chapters reflect the shifting experiences of different cultural groups in our society. • NEW! 6 additional cultural chapters on Nigerians, Uganda Americans, Jordanian Americans, Cuban Americans, Amish Americans, and Irish Americans
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This reference provides a conceptual framework and appropriate assessment and intervention guidelines for holistic care of patients from diverse cultural backgrounds in Canada. A model, devised by the author, discusses the dimensions of communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations. The book focuses on the importance of providing culturally appropriate care and describes the predominant cultures found in Canada. * Discusses the need for Canadian nurses to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care in today's increasingly diverse society. * Thoroughly explains Giger and Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model, with a full chapter devoted to each of the six aspects of cultural assessment. * Presents the unique perspective of Canadian contributors, who have had extensive contact with the cultural group about which they are writing, to ensure accuracy and relevance. * Includes case studies and nursing care plans to demonstrate the application of concepts for different cultural groups in Canada.
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With Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention, 5th Edition, you can easily find specific assessment and intervention strategies for clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Divided into two parts, part one provides a systematic model of nursing assessment and intervention which takes six cultural phenomena into account: communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations. Part two applies these six cultural phenomena to the assessment and care of individuals in specific cultures. This user-friendly assessment tool is an outstanding resource for improving client care. Plus, this new edition includes all-new NCLEX® examination-style review questions, updated research and census data, and an increased emphasis on genetic and biologic variations. • Authors Giger and Davidhizar's innovative Transcultural Assessment Model, with a full chapter devoted to each of the six aspects of cultural assessment, helps you address specific assessment and intervention strategies for clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. • Case studies and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter help you apply the assessment framework in practice. • Discussions of spiritual components throughout, with an emphasis on various religions, address this important topic in transcultural care. • Clarification of biological variations for select cultural groups provides a better understanding of differences in biology among cultures. • A holistic overview of genetics helps you understand genetics and genetic based diseases related to culture, race, and ethnicity. • Additional expanded cases with initial presentation, history, physical examination and lab test data, along with sample care plans for each cultural group, help you apply knowledge to clinical practice. • NCLEX® examination-style review questions at the end of every chapter help you prepare for similar questions on the NCLEX® exam. • Two-color design makes information more easily readable. • New appendix includes an answer key for NCLEX-RN® Review Questions at the end of each chapter, making it easy to check your answers.
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TRANSCULTURAL NURSING: Assessment and Intervention, 2nd Edition provides nursing students and professionals with a conceptual framework and appropriate assessment and intervention guidelines for holistic care of patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. This text is divided into two parts. Part I, Framework for Cultural Assessment and Intervention Techniques, presents and discusses the authors' model for cultural assessment and Part II, Application of Assessment and Intervention Techniques to Specific Cultural Groups, applies the model to 16 major cultural groups.
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Giger, Joyce Anne Newman was born on August 8, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Ionia (Holmes) Newman.
Associate Degree in Nursing, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, 1970. Bachelor of science in nursing, Goshen College, Indiana, 1977. Master of Science in Education, Indiana University, South Bend, 1979.
Master of Arts in Psychiatric Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1982. Doctor of Education, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1986.
Staff nurse, charge nurse, St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana, 1970-1977; supervisor, Cardinal Nursing Home, South Bend, Indiana, 1977-1978; assistant professor nursing, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1978-1983; chair department health professions/nursing, Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1983-1990; chair, professor department nursing, Columbus (Georgia) College, 1990-1993; professor graduate studies, School Nursing, U. Alabama, Birmingham, since 1993. Peer reviewer division nursing unites states department Health and Human Resources.
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(TRANSCULTURAL NURSING: Assessment and Intervention, 2nd E...)
(This money-saving package is a must-have for nursing stud...)
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( Get up to speed on how to properly assess the care need...)
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Secretary Metropolitan Civ. and Democrat Committee, South Bend, 1985-1990. With United States Army Reserve Nurse Corp, since 1991. Member American Nurses Association (certified adult psychiatric mental health specialist), Transcultural Nursing Society, National League for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau (past president South Bend alumnae chapter 1987-1990), Delta Sigma Theta.
Married Argusta Giger, July 15, 1968. Children: Dartagnan, LeMonte.