Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
1
Program Description
An elective nursing course exploring international health disparities, cultural competence, and global health policy analysis.
Course overview
NURS 1890 Global Health Perspectives is a half-credit elective that introduces students to the broader context of health care beyond local borders. You will examine international health disparities, develop cultural competence, and analyze global health policies that influence nursing practice worldwide.
Who takes this course
This course is open to all nursing students as an elective. It is particularly popular among students in Practical Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (collaborative) who wish to broaden their understanding of diverse health systems and patient populations.
Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 15
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Analyze major international health disparities and their social determinants.
- Evaluate cultural competence strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Assess the impact of global health policies on local care delivery.
- Reflect on the role of nursing in international health initiatives.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Participation and discussion | 20 |
| Cultural competence reflection paper | 30 |
| Global health policy analysis project | 50 |