Interprofessional collaboration

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  The Nurse-Patient Relationship is a theory of the interactions between nurses and their patients. It incorporates theories related to communication, trust, support and respect within the context of healthcare. This theory can be used to construct a narrative about my experience in clinical or simulation with a patient. I was recently tasked with evaluating a patient who had come into the hospital for an evaluation. I approached him with compassion and empathy, introducing myself as his nurse and asking how I could help him. We started building our relationship from there - he shared with me what he thought was wrong and why he had come in that day. He seemed apprehensive but also eager to have his issues addressed by someone who would treat him kindly, which I assured him I would do my best to provide during our time together.

his reading explores Pakeha ethnicity and the importance of social stratification in discussing the level of inequality and privilege present in New Zealand society. Ballara (1986) defines the word Pakeha as the ‘Maori name for Europeans’. Many other contemporary Maori sources define the term as “White or New Zealander of European descent” (Moor, 2011 & Ngata, 2010). This reading makes note of the fact that there are advantages that belong to the dominant white majority in New Zealand however the advantages and the privileges are reinforced by its invisibility and is also disguised. McIntosh (2007) supports this statement: we should see white privilege as an “invisible package of unearned assets”. The norms and values of the White people, the ways in which they act and live serve as the basis by which non-White people are judged. Pakeha acknowledge and support the symbolic nature and aspects of Maori culture; the incorporation of the Maori version in the national anthem, the Haka, the powhiri and educating people of Te Reo Maori. However, they oppose any possible potential aspects that may challenge and hinder the existing economic power structure such as ownership of Maori land, tertiary scholarships and awards for Maori students and so on. It raises questions and doubts about whether or not the Pakeha’s acknowledgment of the mere symbolic aspects of the Maori culture is actually genuine if they are not willing to share economic power and privileges. The self-labelling as Pakeha represents their recognition of the cultural difference, and also displays the privileges that being a member of the majority group gives. In more recent years however, Pakeha ethnicity also served as a symbol of respect to the Maori in an attempt at acknowledging their “First Nation” status and the Treaty of Waitangi. Ethnicity is a principle element of social stratification, and as a result, of inequality that is present within society. Maori, in comparison to the New Zealand population as a whole, were at an extreme disadvantage in terms of education and employment, but were also experiencing discrimination in institutions, workplaces and communities. The dominant majority Pakeha culture and social structure