Guiding Syllabus NURS 360 Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity In Nursing

Revision Date
Curriculum Committee
Instruction Council
Implementation Date
Name of Originator
Jenny Freese/Hannah Leaf/Teri McIntyre
Review Level
Routine
Grading Basis
Graded
Course ID
089282
Course
NURS 360
Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity In Nursing
Class Program
Credits
5
Description
This course covers the principles of transcultural and culturally competent nursing.  Students explore how culture impacts health and health care, assess how their own cultural experiences shape who they are, and evaluate the impact of healthcare core values on the provision of nursing care.
Prerequisites

Acceptance to a BSN pathway program.

Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Course Development Stipend Authorization
None
Weekly Student Contact Hours
5
Lecture Hours per Quarter 50 Lab Hours per Quarter None Clinical Hours per Quarter None
Total Hours Per Quarter
50
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.

No CLO Text Set
Core Topics
  • Cultural Bias and Personal Experiences
  • Equity & Diversity Language and Vocabulary
  • Transcultural Nursing
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Axiology
  • Poverty and Health Equity
  • The Immigrant Experience and Health
  • Welcoming Environments
  • Unearned Advantage and Disadvantage
  • Effective Use of  Interpreters
  • LGBTQIA Populations
  • Culturally Appropriate Health Promotion Materials
Text and Reference Materials

The course instructor, with input from the department, will select the appropriate text(s) and reference materials for the course. Text(s) selected for the course should be reflective of text selections for similar course offerings at other institutions. Instructors are encouraged, but not required, to explore open-source text(s) and materials as an option.

Special Equipment, Supplies and/or Materials Required

None

Academic Credit for Prior Learning
None

General Statements

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

“The Disability Support Services Office has been designated by the college as the primary office to guide, coach and assist students with disabilities. If you receive services (or think you should) through that office and require accommodations for this class, make an appointment with the Director of Student Access (509-682-6854 or sas@wvc.edu) as soon as possible to discuss your approved accommodation needs. Any information you share is kept in strictest confidence unless you give written permission to do otherwise.

If you need a referral to that office or have further questions, please contact the Director of Student Access to assist you. Following through on these services can help you be more successful in your academic endeavors at WVC. (Note: the Director of Student Access will require appropriate documentation of disability. The use of that office is voluntary).”

Bias Prevention Statement

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Student Holidays for Faith or Conscience Policy

WVC students are entitled to two days of excused absences per academic year for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church or religious organization. Students’ grades may not be adversely impacted by absences authorized under this policy. Each holiday taken under this policy must be taken as a whole day, i.e. the day may not be divided into hours and taken piecemeal. Related Procedures 1400.610.

Academic Dishonesty

Any student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty may be subject to discipline. Common instances of academic dishonesty include (but are not limited to): cheating; fabrication; plagiarism; facilitating, aiding or abetting others in academic dishonesty; collusion; or resubmitting work previously submitted for another course without instructor permission. Academic dishonesty may be subject to both academic sanctions and/or code of conduct sanctions.