TRANSCULTURAL NURSING

Course Description

This course provides the student with an overview of the influence of culture on health care practices and in the delivery of nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities. Increased awareness of culturally diverse nursing care and a sound 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 client behaviors, cultural perspectives, and barriers to transcultural communication. Include self-evaluation, including biases and prejudices about other cultures and ethnic groups.

TRANSCULTURAL NURSING

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ray, M.A. (2010) Transcultural Caring Dynamics in Nursing and Healthcare, E.A. Davis Company
2. 02 Andrews, M.M. and Boyle, J.S. (2016) Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, PA: Wolters Kluwer
3. 03 Giger, J. and Haddad, L. (2020) Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention, Elsevie
4. 04 Leininger, M. and McFarland, M.R (2002) Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research and Practice, McGraw-Hill Professional

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Analyze theoretical frameworks of transcultural nursing models. SOLO 4
2. L02 Utilize a theoretical framework to perform a cultural assessment. SOLO 5
3. L03 Explore the influence of culture on an individual’s belief system and practices especially those surrounding concepts of health, illness, and self-care deficits. SOLO 5
4. L04 Critically evaluate the concepts of health and medical care as a cultural system and caring and nursing within a cultural context. SOLO 5
5. L05 Critically examine one's and others’ cultural biases, gender biases, ethnocentrism, racism, and acceptance of cultural diversity. SOLO 4
6. L06 Appraise the concept of diversity and similarities within cultures, diversity and similarities between a culture and the dominant health care model, and the potential for conflict and resolution. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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