NURS 470 - Culture, Health & Illness

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course explores cultural diversity and its influence on healthcare and disparate health outcomes. Students will be exposed to topics such as: the nursing population's impact on health care disparities, health disparities and inequities in minorities, HIV and AIDS, ethnicities, religion, and the gay, lesbian, and transgender community. While students explore those topics they will seek out best practices along with integrative modalities in treating underprivileged and minority populations. Other topics that will be addressed will be global health, and principles of genetics and genetic influence on health. Finally, students will be exposed a culture of their choice in an in depth level and use evidence-based practice to shared best practices related to caring for and treating their culture of choice. This course fulfills the Engaging the World requirement. Prerequisites; RN license: admission to the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, NURS 380, BIOL 111, SOC 105 or WCSBS 114 or ANTH 160.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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