NSG 320 Transcultural Nursing

This course examines cultural aspects of health care. Transcultural issues will be explored using theory and the six cultural phenomena that shape care. Increased awareness of culturally diverse health care and understanding of the impact of cultural beliefs, values, and practices upon health and health care delivery is a direct outcome of this course. The student explores and reflects upon their own cultural beliefs related to health and health care delivery and examines behaviors, cultural perspectives, and barriers to transcultural communication. An emphasis is placed on recognizing contemporary challenges and developing skills needed to provide cultural competency for health care practitioners. Faculty-led travel will enhance learning by immersion into a different culture. Prerequisite: NSG 100 or PHI 102 or other ethics course.

Credits

3