Academic Calendar 2019/2020 - Transcultural Nursing

NSGD 3036  Transcultural Nursing

Prerequisites:

ACAD 1601, BIOL 1011, NSGD 2016, NSGD 2047, NSGD 2107, NSGD 2007, NSGD 2017

Antirequisites:

NURS 3036

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program.

Hours:

12 weeks of online instruction for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students examine the influence of culture on client responses to health, health challenges and nursing care. Cultural assessment with particular emphasis on Canadian cultural groups and the use of these assessments in planning and implementing culturally congruent care is explored. Examination of cultural meanings on areas such as time, health, food and rituals is completed.