Assignment Prompt & Instructions
Please check all the attached documents.
– ## GNRS557_FaithIntegrationRubric-1.pdf
– ## GuidelinesFaithIntegrationPaper-11.pdf
– ## Shareapersonalexperience1.docx
**## GNRS557_FaithIntegrationRubric-1.pdf**
Faith Integration Paper Rubric
Category Meets Standards Nearly Meets Standard Doesn’t Meet Standard No credit Score
Thesis/Main
Idea Statement
(10 points)
Clearly and concisely states the
paper’s purpose in a single
sentence, which is engaging, and
thought provoking.
States the paper’s purpose in a
single sentence, but either isn’t
engaging or isn’t specific enough.
Incomplete and/or unfocused Absent, no evidence
Introduction
and Literature
Review
(10 points)
These sections are engaging, state
the main topic and provide a
fitting summation of the ideas
presented in the paper
These sections state the main topic,
but either aren’t engaging or do not
adequately preview or sum -up the
structure of the paper.
Either or both sections are unclear
or badly written.
Either section is missing
or incomplete.
Body of Paper
– Revised &
Finalized
(35 points)
Each paragraph has thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
develop how they reach a position
in which to impact the world in a
crucial way. Successfully
integrated faith/worldview/belief
to body of work.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
integrated faith/worldview/belief to
body of work.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Failed to integrate
faith/worldview/belief to body of
work.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Outline
(10 points)
Writer explains the major
accomplishment(s) and their
importance with thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
are well-organized.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Title and
Supportive
Resources
(10 points)
Writer explains the subject’s
impact with thoughtful supporting
detail sentences that are well-
organized. Accurately used two or
more academic/Biblical resources
to support thesis.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
used one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Did not properly use
one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Mechanics/
Usage/
Citations/
Works Cited
Page/Title
Page/Reference
Page
(14 points)
Three or fewer errors in
punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling. No errors sentence
structure and word usage. All
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format
with no errors. Accurate APA
formatting.
Many errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling. Three or
fewer errors in sentence structure
and word usage. Some cited works,
both text and visual, are done in the
correct format. Inconsistencies
evident, but avoids plagiarism.
Lacked APA format.
Numerous and distracting
errors in punctuation, capitalization
and spelling. Numerous and
distracting errors in sentence
structure and word usage. Few
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format.
Serious problems, but avoids
plagiarism. Not in APA format.
Not applicable
Total Points: ___/89
GRADE:
**## GuidelinesFaithIntegrationPaper-11.pdf**
One of the Cornerstones of Azusa Pacific University is Service. Your Faith Integration
paper (written in English) will focus on how you will incorporate your faith or worldview
into your diverse community of service as a nurse practitioner. In this formal research
paper, I want you to substantiate your thoughts with viable academic resources
(minimum of two academic resources which one of the resources can be the Bible).
Challenge yourself to look at your career as a nurse practitioner looking through the lens
of a cultural advocate and holistic health provider. Look at ways on how you can impact
your patients or your colleagues on a cultural level and on a faith/worldview level.
For example, each week you have been challenged to reflect on faith and cultural views.
Utilize what you already know and what you have learned to expand upon your outlook
on how to treat patients that are from a different cultural than your own. Take one
aspect of faith (what motivates you to make an impact in your world) and integrate it
into your culturally diverse medical practice.
Guidelines:
• Create a thesis based on your interest in nursing. Focus on the “why” you want to
write about this area of medicine and how your personal
faith/worldview/perspective will help motivate you to make a difference.
• Make this paper personal. You are permitted to use the 3rd person when writing
this paper.
• Two or more resources are required to substantiate and support your thesis
statement. One viable resource you can use is the Bible.
• The Faith Integration paper should include:
o An APA formatted title page
o Two or more pages of content
§ Font size: 12
§ Double spaced
§ Margins: 1”
§ Formal and professional language
o One APA formatted resource page
§ Two or more academic resources
§ Include personal faith/worldview/perspective to support your
personal connection
Examples of thesis statements:
• Focus on the increase of cases of Latino patients with latter stages of cancer.
Come up with strategies on how to demonstrate the importance of
preventative care. Include methods of approach that would include holistic
care: language services, sensitivity to traditions, cultural norms, and personal
beliefs. How would your personal culture, belief and traditions help you to
convey this vital information?
• Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients. Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
• Research the various methods/approaches/training modules that are available
to healthcare providers to increase their cultural awareness and/or cultural
sensitivity. Share your thoughts on the pros and cons of these
methods/approaches/training modules. Based on your personal
faith/belief/worldview, how can increasing your cultural knowledge help you
understand your patients better? You can include methods on how to raise
patient compliancy rates and patient satisfaction scores.
Each week you will submit a section of your paper for review.
• Week 7 – Submit one or two sentences stating your thesis or main idea for
your Faith Integration paper. (10 points)
• Week 8 – Submit the title of your paper and two or more academic
resources (that you will use for your paper) in APA format (10 points)
• Week 9 – Submit an outline (10 points)
• Week 10 – Submit introduction and literature review (10 points)
• Week 11- Finalized and revised paper (35 points)
o You must also include a Title page (4 points), correct APA formatting (5
points), correct APA reference page (5 points)
This assignment is worth 9% of your total grade.
**## Shareapersonalexperience1.docx**
Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients.
Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
**Thesis / Main Idea**
Guided by the biblical call to serve the vulnerable, I will integrate my faith with culturally sensitive nursing practice to address health disparities in immigrant and minority populations through preventive screenings, patient education, and respectful family-centered care.
Faith-Driven Service: Integrating Christian Values to Reduce Health Disparities Among Immigrant Communities
Since becoming a nurse and now advancing as a Family Nurse Practitioner student, I have experienced tremendous personal and spiritual growth. As an immigrant from Iran, I came to the United States alone, learning to navigate a new culture, language, and healthcare system without the support of my family at first. Those early years taught me empathy in a way no textbook could. Now, as my parents have recently joined me here, I see them face the same challenges I once did—struggling with appointments, insurance, and understanding medical instructions. Witnessing their experience has deepened my awareness of the barriers immigrant and minority populations face every day in accessing care.
Being born and raised in a Muslim family instilled in me strong values of compassion, humility, and respect for others. Over time, my Christian faith has built upon those same principles, shaping my worldview into one that emphasizes service, love, and the dignity of every person. Working at Cedars-Sinai, I care for many culturally diverse patients, and I often see reflections of my own story in them. Early in my career, I focused mostly on providing correct treatments and following clinical guidelines. With experience and faith, I learned that true nursing care is holistic—it includes understanding each patient’s beliefs, traditions, and family dynamics.
One moment that shaped my growth was caring for a Spanish-speaking patient who relied heavily on her faith and family for strength during recovery. By taking time to listen through an interpreter, involving her loved ones in care, and showing genuine respect for her beliefs, I saw how trust and healing grew hand in hand. That experience reminded me that cultural sensitivity is not about knowing every custom—it’s about approaching every person with humility and openness.
The greatest challenge I face in becoming a culturally competent nurse is balancing the fast pace of hospital life with the need to truly connect and understand each patient’s cultural background. What helps me grow is continuous self-reflection, prayer, and learning from my diverse coworkers and patients. My faith calls me to serve the vulnerable with love and integrity, while my immigrant experience allows me to see each patient not as “different,” but as someone deserving of understanding and belonging.
Example references: (you can add or change)
Liu, T. T., Chen, M. Y., Chang, Y. M., & Lin, M. H. (2022). A Preliminary Study on the Cultural Competence of Nurse Practitioners and Its Affecting Factors.
_Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)_,
_10_(4), 678.
[https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678](https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678)
Giwa, O., Salami, B. O., & O’Rourke, T. (2020). A scoping review of nurse practitioner roles in immigrant health.
_Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16_(6), 428-432.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012)
Schlak, A. E., Liu, J., Dixon, J., Poghosyan, L., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., & Cato, K. (2024). The association between nurse practitioner race and ethnicity and intent to leave in primary care practices.
_Nursing Outlook, 72_(6), Article 102289.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289)
Wessel, L., & Galo Valasquez, L. (2024). The role of nurse practitioners in helping refugees and immigrants.
_The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20_, Article 104824.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824)
**## Shareapersonalexperience1.docx**
Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients.
Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
**Thesis / Main Idea**
Guided by the biblical call to serve the vulnerable, I will integrate my faith with culturally sensitive nursing practice to address health disparities in immigrant and minority populations through preventive screenings, patient education, and respectful family-centered care.
Faith-Driven Service: Integrating Christian Values to Reduce Health Disparities Among Immigrant Communities
Since becoming a nurse and now advancing as a Family Nurse Practitioner student, I have experienced tremendous personal and spiritual growth. As an immigrant from Iran, I came to the United States alone, learning to navigate a new culture, language, and healthcare system without the support of my family at first. Those early years taught me empathy in a way no textbook could. Now, as my parents have recently joined me here, I see them face the same challenges I once did—struggling with appointments, insurance, and understanding medical instructions. Witnessing their experience has deepened my awareness of the barriers immigrant and minority populations face every day in accessing care.
Being born and raised in a Muslim family instilled in me strong values of compassion, humility, and respect for others. Over time, my Christian faith has built upon those same principles, shaping my worldview into one that emphasizes service, love, and the dignity of every person. Working at Cedars-Sinai, I care for many culturally diverse patients, and I often see reflections of my own story in them. Early in my career, I focused mostly on providing correct treatments and following clinical guidelines. With experience and faith, I learned that true nursing care is holistic—it includes understanding each patient’s beliefs, traditions, and family dynamics.
One moment that shaped my growth was caring for a Spanish-speaking patient who relied heavily on her faith and family for strength during recovery. By taking time to listen through an interpreter, involving her loved ones in care, and showing genuine respect for her beliefs, I saw how trust and healing grew hand in hand. That experience reminded me that cultural sensitivity is not about knowing every custom—it’s about approaching every person with humility and openness.
The greatest challenge I face in becoming a culturally competent nurse is balancing the fast pace of hospital life with the need to truly connect and understand each patient’s cultural background. What helps me grow is continuous self-reflection, prayer, and learning from my diverse coworkers and patients. My faith calls me to serve the vulnerable with love and integrity, while my immigrant experience allows me to see each patient not as “different,” but as someone deserving of understanding and belonging.
Example references: (you can add or change)
Liu, T. T., Chen, M. Y., Chang, Y. M., & Lin, M. H. (2022). A Preliminary Study on the Cultural Competence of Nurse Practitioners and Its Affecting Factors.
_Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)_,
_10_(4), 678.
[https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678](https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678)
Giwa, O., Salami, B. O., & O’Rourke, T. (2020). A scoping review of nurse practitioner roles in immigrant health.
_Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16_(6), 428-432.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012)
Schlak, A. E., Liu, J., Dixon, J., Poghosyan, L., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., & Cato, K. (2024). The association between nurse practitioner race and ethnicity and intent to leave in primary care practices.
_Nursing Outlook, 72_(6), Article 102289.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289)
Wessel, L., & Galo Valasquez, L. (2024). The role of nurse practitioners in helping refugees and immigrants.
_The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20_, Article 104824.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824)
**## GNRS557_FaithIntegrationRubric-1.pdf**
Faith Integration Paper Rubric
Category Meets Standards Nearly Meets Standard Doesn’t Meet Standard No credit Score
Thesis/Main
Idea Statement
(10 points)
Clearly and concisely states the
paper’s purpose in a single
sentence, which is engaging, and
thought provoking.
States the paper’s purpose in a
single sentence, but either isn’t
engaging or isn’t specific enough.
Incomplete and/or unfocused Absent, no evidence
Introduction
and Literature
Review
(10 points)
These sections are engaging, state
the main topic and provide a
fitting summation of the ideas
presented in the paper
These sections state the main topic,
but either aren’t engaging or do not
adequately preview or sum -up the
structure of the paper.
Either or both sections are unclear
or badly written.
Either section is missing
or incomplete.
Body of Paper
– Revised &
Finalized
(35 points)
Each paragraph has thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
develop how they reach a position
in which to impact the world in a
crucial way. Successfully
integrated faith/worldview/belief
to body of work.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
integrated faith/worldview/belief to
body of work.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Failed to integrate
faith/worldview/belief to body of
work.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Outline
(10 points)
Writer explains the major
accomplishment(s) and their
importance with thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
are well-organized.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Title and
Supportive
Resources
(10 points)
Writer explains the subject’s
impact with thoughtful supporting
detail sentences that are well-
organized. Accurately used two or
more academic/Biblical resources
to support thesis.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
used one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Did not properly use
one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Mechanics/
Usage/
Citations/
Works Cited
Page/Title
Page/Reference
Page
(14 points)
Three or fewer errors in
punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling. No errors sentence
structure and word usage. All
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format
with no errors. Accurate APA
formatting.
Many errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling. Three or
fewer errors in sentence structure
and word usage. Some cited works,
both text and visual, are done in the
correct format. Inconsistencies
evident, but avoids plagiarism.
Lacked APA format.
Numerous and distracting
errors in punctuation, capitalization
and spelling. Numerous and
distracting errors in sentence
structure and word usage. Few
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format.
Serious problems, but avoids
plagiarism. Not in APA format.
Not applicable
Total Points: ___/89
GRADE:
**## GuidelinesFaithIntegrationPaper-11.pdf**
One of the Cornerstones of Azusa Pacific University is Service. Your Faith Integration
paper (written in English) will focus on how you will incorporate your faith or worldview
into your diverse community of service as a nurse practitioner. In this formal research
paper, I want you to substantiate your thoughts with viable academic resources
(minimum of two academic resources which one of the resources can be the Bible).
Challenge yourself to look at your career as a nurse practitioner looking through the lens
of a cultural advocate and holistic health provider. Look at ways on how you can impact
your patients or your colleagues on a cultural level and on a faith/worldview level.
For example, each week you have been challenged to reflect on faith and cultural views.
Utilize what you already know and what you have learned to expand upon your outlook
on how to treat patients that are from a different cultural than your own. Take one
aspect of faith (what motivates you to make an impact in your world) and integrate it
into your culturally diverse medical practice.
Guidelines:
• Create a thesis based on your interest in nursing. Focus on the “why” you want to
write about this area of medicine and how your personal
faith/worldview/perspective will help motivate you to make a difference.
• Make this paper personal. You are permitted to use the 3rd person when writing
this paper.
• Two or more resources are required to substantiate and support your thesis
statement. One viable resource you can use is the Bible.
• The Faith Integration paper should include:
o An APA formatted title page
o Two or more pages of content
§ Font size: 12
§ Double spaced
§ Margins: 1”
§ Formal and professional language
o One APA formatted resource page
§ Two or more academic resources
§ Include personal faith/worldview/perspective to support your
personal connection
Examples of thesis statements:
• Focus on the increase of cases of Latino patients with latter stages of cancer.
Come up with strategies on how to demonstrate the importance of
preventative care. Include methods of approach that would include holistic
care: language services, sensitivity to traditions, cultural norms, and personal
beliefs. How would your personal culture, belief and traditions help you to
convey this vital information?
• Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients. Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
• Research the various methods/approaches/training modules that are available
to healthcare providers to increase their cultural awareness and/or cultural
sensitivity. Share your thoughts on the pros and cons of these
methods/approaches/training modules. Based on your personal
faith/belief/worldview, how can increasing your cultural knowledge help you
understand your patients better? You can include methods on how to raise
patient compliancy rates and patient satisfaction scores.
Each week you will submit a section of your paper for review.
• Week 7 – Submit one or two sentences stating your thesis or main idea for
your Faith Integration paper. (10 points)
• Week 8 – Submit the title of your paper and two or more academic
resources (that you will use for your paper) in APA format (10 points)
• Week 9 – Submit an outline (10 points)
• Week 10 – Submit introduction and literature review (10 points)
• Week 11- Finalized and revised paper (35 points)
o You must also include a Title page (4 points), correct APA formatting (5
points), correct APA reference page (5 points)
This assignment is worth 9% of your total grade.
**## Shareapersonalexperience1.docx**
Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients.
Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
**Thesis / Main Idea**
Guided by the biblical call to serve the vulnerable, I will integrate my faith with culturally sensitive nursing practice to address health disparities in immigrant and minority populations through preventive screenings, patient education, and respectful family-centered care.
Faith-Driven Service: Integrating Christian Values to Reduce Health Disparities Among Immigrant Communities
Since becoming a nurse and now advancing as a Family Nurse Practitioner student, I have experienced tremendous personal and spiritual growth. As an immigrant from Iran, I came to the United States alone, learning to navigate a new culture, language, and healthcare system without the support of my family at first. Those early years taught me empathy in a way no textbook could. Now, as my parents have recently joined me here, I see them face the same challenges I once did—struggling with appointments, insurance, and understanding medical instructions. Witnessing their experience has deepened my awareness of the barriers immigrant and minority populations face every day in accessing care.
Being born and raised in a Muslim family instilled in me strong values of compassion, humility, and respect for others. Over time, my Christian faith has built upon those same principles, shaping my worldview into one that emphasizes service, love, and the dignity of every person. Working at Cedars-Sinai, I care for many culturally diverse patients, and I often see reflections of my own story in them. Early in my career, I focused mostly on providing correct treatments and following clinical guidelines. With experience and faith, I learned that true nursing care is holistic—it includes understanding each patient’s beliefs, traditions, and family dynamics.
One moment that shaped my growth was caring for a Spanish-speaking patient who relied heavily on her faith and family for strength during recovery. By taking time to listen through an interpreter, involving her loved ones in care, and showing genuine respect for her beliefs, I saw how trust and healing grew hand in hand. That experience reminded me that cultural sensitivity is not about knowing every custom—it’s about approaching every person with humility and openness.
The greatest challenge I face in becoming a culturally competent nurse is balancing the fast pace of hospital life with the need to truly connect and understand each patient’s cultural background. What helps me grow is continuous self-reflection, prayer, and learning from my diverse coworkers and patients. My faith calls me to serve the vulnerable with love and integrity, while my immigrant experience allows me to see each patient not as “different,” but as someone deserving of understanding and belonging.
Example references: (you can add or change)
Liu, T. T., Chen, M. Y., Chang, Y. M., & Lin, M. H. (2022). A Preliminary Study on the Cultural Competence of Nurse Practitioners and Its Affecting Factors.
_Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)_,
_10_(4), 678.
[https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678](https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678)
Giwa, O., Salami, B. O., & O’Rourke, T. (2020). A scoping review of nurse practitioner roles in immigrant health.
_Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16_(6), 428-432.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012)
Schlak, A. E., Liu, J., Dixon, J., Poghosyan, L., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., & Cato, K. (2024). The association between nurse practitioner race and ethnicity and intent to leave in primary care practices.
_Nursing Outlook, 72_(6), Article 102289.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289)
Wessel, L., & Galo Valasquez, L. (2024). The role of nurse practitioners in helping refugees and immigrants.
_The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20_, Article 104824.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824)
**## GNRS557_FaithIntegrationRubric-1.pdf**
Faith Integration Paper Rubric
Category Meets Standards Nearly Meets Standard Doesn’t Meet Standard No credit Score
Thesis/Main
Idea Statement
(10 points)
Clearly and concisely states the
paper’s purpose in a single
sentence, which is engaging, and
thought provoking.
States the paper’s purpose in a
single sentence, but either isn’t
engaging or isn’t specific enough.
Incomplete and/or unfocused Absent, no evidence
Introduction
and Literature
Review
(10 points)
These sections are engaging, state
the main topic and provide a
fitting summation of the ideas
presented in the paper
These sections state the main topic,
but either aren’t engaging or do not
adequately preview or sum -up the
structure of the paper.
Either or both sections are unclear
or badly written.
Either section is missing
or incomplete.
Body of Paper
– Revised &
Finalized
(35 points)
Each paragraph has thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
develop how they reach a position
in which to impact the world in a
crucial way. Successfully
integrated faith/worldview/belief
to body of work.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
integrated faith/worldview/belief to
body of work.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Failed to integrate
faith/worldview/belief to body of
work.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Outline
(10 points)
Writer explains the major
accomplishment(s) and their
importance with thoughtful
supporting detail sentences that
are well-organized.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Title and
Supportive
Resources
(10 points)
Writer explains the subject’s
impact with thoughtful supporting
detail sentences that are well-
organized. Accurately used two or
more academic/Biblical resources
to support thesis.
Some paragraphs lack supporting
detail sentences and examples
and/or weak transitions. Somewhat
used one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Some paragraphs fail to develop
the main idea. Lacking in
transitions. Did not properly use
one or more academic/Biblical
resources to support thesis.
Incomplete or missing
entirely.
Mechanics/
Usage/
Citations/
Works Cited
Page/Title
Page/Reference
Page
(14 points)
Three or fewer errors in
punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling. No errors sentence
structure and word usage. All
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format
with no errors. Accurate APA
formatting.
Many errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling. Three or
fewer errors in sentence structure
and word usage. Some cited works,
both text and visual, are done in the
correct format. Inconsistencies
evident, but avoids plagiarism.
Lacked APA format.
Numerous and distracting
errors in punctuation, capitalization
and spelling. Numerous and
distracting errors in sentence
structure and word usage. Few
cited works, both text and visual,
are done in the correct format.
Serious problems, but avoids
plagiarism. Not in APA format.
Not applicable
Total Points: ___/89
GRADE:
**## GuidelinesFaithIntegrationPaper-11.pdf**
One of the Cornerstones of Azusa Pacific University is Service. Your Faith Integration
paper (written in English) will focus on how you will incorporate your faith or worldview
into your diverse community of service as a nurse practitioner. In this formal research
paper, I want you to substantiate your thoughts with viable academic resources
(minimum of two academic resources which one of the resources can be the Bible).
Challenge yourself to look at your career as a nurse practitioner looking through the lens
of a cultural advocate and holistic health provider. Look at ways on how you can impact
your patients or your colleagues on a cultural level and on a faith/worldview level.
For example, each week you have been challenged to reflect on faith and cultural views.
Utilize what you already know and what you have learned to expand upon your outlook
on how to treat patients that are from a different cultural than your own. Take one
aspect of faith (what motivates you to make an impact in your world) and integrate it
into your culturally diverse medical practice.
Guidelines:
• Create a thesis based on your interest in nursing. Focus on the “why” you want to
write about this area of medicine and how your personal
faith/worldview/perspective will help motivate you to make a difference.
• Make this paper personal. You are permitted to use the 3rd person when writing
this paper.
• Two or more resources are required to substantiate and support your thesis
statement. One viable resource you can use is the Bible.
• The Faith Integration paper should include:
o An APA formatted title page
o Two or more pages of content
§ Font size: 12
§ Double spaced
§ Margins: 1”
§ Formal and professional language
o One APA formatted resource page
§ Two or more academic resources
§ Include personal faith/worldview/perspective to support your
personal connection
Examples of thesis statements:
• Focus on the increase of cases of Latino patients with latter stages of cancer.
Come up with strategies on how to demonstrate the importance of
preventative care. Include methods of approach that would include holistic
care: language services, sensitivity to traditions, cultural norms, and personal
beliefs. How would your personal culture, belief and traditions help you to
convey this vital information?
• Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients. Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
• Research the various methods/approaches/training modules that are available
to healthcare providers to increase their cultural awareness and/or cultural
sensitivity. Share your thoughts on the pros and cons of these
methods/approaches/training modules. Based on your personal
faith/belief/worldview, how can increasing your cultural knowledge help you
understand your patients better? You can include methods on how to raise
patient compliancy rates and patient satisfaction scores.
Each week you will submit a section of your paper for review.
• Week 7 – Submit one or two sentences stating your thesis or main idea for
your Faith Integration paper. (10 points)
• Week 8 – Submit the title of your paper and two or more academic
resources (that you will use for your paper) in APA format (10 points)
• Week 9 – Submit an outline (10 points)
• Week 10 – Submit introduction and literature review (10 points)
• Week 11- Finalized and revised paper (35 points)
o You must also include a Title page (4 points), correct APA formatting (5
points), correct APA reference page (5 points)
This assignment is worth 9% of your total grade.
**## Shareapersonalexperience1.docx**
Share a personal experience (write in the first person) on your own personal
growth since becoming a nurse/nurse practitioner and working with culturally
diverse patients.
Give an example on how you have grown as a person and
how your personal faith/belief/worldview has changed. What challenges are
you facing in becoming a culturally competent nurse? What ways assist you in
becoming more culturally aware or sensitive? Does your
faith/belief/worldview influence the way you treat your patients?
**Thesis / Main Idea**
Guided by the biblical call to serve the vulnerable, I will integrate my faith with culturally sensitive nursing practice to address health disparities in immigrant and minority populations through preventive screenings, patient education, and respectful family-centered care.
Faith-Driven Service: Integrating Christian Values to Reduce Health Disparities Among Immigrant Communities
Since becoming a nurse and now advancing as a Family Nurse Practitioner student, I have experienced tremendous personal and spiritual growth. As an immigrant from Iran, I came to the United States alone, learning to navigate a new culture, language, and healthcare system without the support of my family at first. Those early years taught me empathy in a way no textbook could. Now, as my parents have recently joined me here, I see them face the same challenges I once did—struggling with appointments, insurance, and understanding medical instructions. Witnessing their experience has deepened my awareness of the barriers immigrant and minority populations face every day in accessing care.
Being born and raised in a Muslim family instilled in me strong values of compassion, humility, and respect for others. Over time, my Christian faith has built upon those same principles, shaping my worldview into one that emphasizes service, love, and the dignity of every person. Working at Cedars-Sinai, I care for many culturally diverse patients, and I often see reflections of my own story in them. Early in my career, I focused mostly on providing correct treatments and following clinical guidelines. With experience and faith, I learned that true nursing care is holistic—it includes understanding each patient’s beliefs, traditions, and family dynamics.
One moment that shaped my growth was caring for a Spanish-speaking patient who relied heavily on her faith and family for strength during recovery. By taking time to listen through an interpreter, involving her loved ones in care, and showing genuine respect for her beliefs, I saw how trust and healing grew hand in hand. That experience reminded me that cultural sensitivity is not about knowing every custom—it’s about approaching every person with humility and openness.
The greatest challenge I face in becoming a culturally competent nurse is balancing the fast pace of hospital life with the need to truly connect and understand each patient’s cultural background. What helps me grow is continuous self-reflection, prayer, and learning from my diverse coworkers and patients. My faith calls me to serve the vulnerable with love and integrity, while my immigrant experience allows me to see each patient not as “different,” but as someone deserving of understanding and belonging.
Example references: (you can add or change)
Liu, T. T., Chen, M. Y., Chang, Y. M., & Lin, M. H. (2022). A Preliminary Study on the Cultural Competence of Nurse Practitioners and Its Affecting Factors.
_Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)_,
_10_(4), 678.
[https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678](https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040678)
Giwa, O., Salami, B. O., & O’Rourke, T. (2020). A scoping review of nurse practitioner roles in immigrant health.
_Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16_(6), 428-432.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.03.012)
Schlak, A. E., Liu, J., Dixon, J., Poghosyan, L., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., & Cato, K. (2024). The association between nurse practitioner race and ethnicity and intent to leave in primary care practices.
_Nursing Outlook, 72_(6), Article 102289.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102289)
Wessel, L., & Galo Valasquez, L. (2024). The role of nurse practitioners in helping refugees and immigrants.
_The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20_, Article 104824.
[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104824)
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