CULTURAL SELECTIVES – SPRING 2008

All cultural selective courses are focused around the following objectives/requirements with some individual specialization:

Provides students with the opportunity to study or explore a variety of nursing topics at the lower- and upper-division levels.  A minimum of three selectives is required; only one may be taken at the 100-level.  Courses are designed to allow students to choose selectives based on their personal interest.  All courses contain a cultural component.  Prerequisite for 200 & 300 level: admission to the nursing major. Specific section topics may have additional pre-requisites. 

SPRING 2008

NRSG 206C-01A: Hispanic American Culture/Care

Mod CD-R       9:00am-10:30am        BLDG: Main 425          Matt Byrne

The emphasis in this course section is on the Hispanic/Latino population and client.  Students will be introduced to the health care practices and beliefs of Hispanic-Americans.  General cultural concepts with a focus on building on and complimenting materials in cultural learning from NRSG 212 will also be incorporated.  Historical influences, contemporary issues, and both local and national healthcare trends will be explored.  Health conditions prevalent to Hispanic-Americans will be examined with the goal of assisting students in developing greater skills in providing culturally competent care and problem-solving the disparities identified.

NRSG 206E-01A: International Healthcare 

 Mod CD-13     2:40pm-3:50pm          BLDG: HAB-128A         Laura Rodgers

Insights into the health care practices of international college students can assist U.S. nurses to provide culturally competent care. Students will learn effective transcultural interviewing techniques and how to develop a mindset which facilitates effective intercultural interactions. Through interviews, nursing students will compare and contrast international student's perceptions and expectations of health care in the U.S. to health care practices in their country of origin. This course will examine the influence of politics, economics, and history on health care practices in different countries.

NRSG 206H-01A: Women’s Health Across Cultures

Mod CD-T        4:15pm-5:45pm          BLDG: Main 425          Denise Meijer

This course is designed to expand the student's understanding of the cultural aspects in providing professional nursing care for immigrant and minority women. Emphasis is placed on attitudes and expectations for women from select cultures, cultural implications affecting health care, health issues and conditions affecting morbidity and mortality for women of slect cultures, and differences in approach and assessment when providing health care for women in select ethnic groups.

NRSG 206I-01A: Native American Health Issues     

Mod CD-F        9:00am-10:30am        BLDG: Main 425          Carrie Hoover

Students will explore the health care practices and beliefs of the Native American. Using this information, students will develop an understanding of why health care delivery systems and personnel must consider the impact of factors of culture on health prevention, treatment and recovery. Students will also learn how the historical background, cultural, political, social, gender and genetics of the Native American influence and predicts the predominant health issues and practices.