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NU 411 - International Nursing


Credits: (2 Credits)

The International Nursing elective investigates caring for populations of diverse cultural backgrounds.  This elective explores compassionate caring for people of different cultures, international opportunities for nurses, health issues of developing nations, human trafficking, personal safety and more.  Nearly every nurse in practice will work with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite:  NU 216

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  1. Explain the domains and concepts of the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence;
  2. Identify variant characteristics of culture and barriers to culturally competent health care;
  3. Apply the 12 domains of Cultural Competence Model to people of different heritages;
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the health issues of developing nations, human trafficking, and personal safety;
  5. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of transcultural research;
  6. Participate in self-awareness practices (reflection of knowledge, values, ethics, and beliefs) to optimize assessment and interactions with patients of different cultures.




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