This undergraduate course at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) provides students with an introduction to global nursing practices and the challenges and opportunities that arise in providing care across cultures and diverse healthcare systems.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Nursing care in global settings
- Cultural considerations in nursing practice
- Healthcare disparities and global health challenges
- International nursing standards and ethics
- Strategies for providing culturally competent and quality nursing care in global settings
Students in NURS 321 will gain an understanding of the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities in global settings and develop the skills necessary to provide culturally competent and safe care in these contexts. They will also explore the ethical implications of global nursing practices and the role of nursing in addressing global health challenges.
Prerequisites:
- NURS 320, or consent of the instructor
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the diverse healthcare systems and cultural contexts found in global settings.
- Identify the cultural considerations that are essential for providing culturally competent nursing care.
- Analyze the factors that contribute to healthcare disparities and global health challenges.
- Apply international nursing standards and ethics to practice in global settings.
- Develop strategies for providing culturally competent and quality nursing care in global settings.
Textbook:
- Leininger, M. M., & McFarland, M. R. (Eds.). (2022). Transcultural nursing: Concepts, theories, research and practices. 9th edition. Springer Publishing Company. ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-5434-2
