Nursing Department Paper Grading Rubric Name: ______________________________________ Criteria Introduction 12.5 % Topic / Content 50 % Conclusion

Scenario:

You are a nurse on a medical unit with a large percentage of a  patient population that is culturally diverse. You do not have previous knowledge about the cultural traditions of your  patients. Describe how you the nurse can become more culturally aware, and explain the importance of becoming culturally aware in your profession as a nurse. Does cultural awareness impact patient outcomes? 

In your 2-3 page scholarly paper (APA format), use journal articles to support your rationales. Post your  paper by the due date.