Minor in International Health Nursing (Traditional BSN)

Students interested in expanding their global perspective on health and nursing care may apply to the APU School of Nursing to participate in either a short-term transcultural health nursing experience, an international health nursing semester, or a 16-unit international health nursing minor.

19 units

Students interested in expanding their global perspective on health and nursing care may apply to participate in a short-term transcultural health nursing experience, an international health nursing semester, or the international health nursing minor. Accepted students complete additional coursework, and a study plan is developed by the student and advisor. Contact the School of Nursing for the proposed study plan.

Requirements

Required Courses
UNRS 220Health Assessment3
UNRS 281Introduction to Global Health Care1
UNRS 282Transcultural Health Care: Country Specific 13
UNRS 383International Health Nursing (Country Specific) 2,35
UNRS 383PInternational Health Nursing Practicum0
HIST 235Cultural History/Travel Study 43
or HIST 335 Cultural History/Travel Study
GLBL 425Integration and Formation Seminar1
Electives3
Choose one of the following:
GLBL 201
Anthropology for Everyday Life (or GLBL 301 if previously taken) 3
GLBL 260
Intercultural Communication (or GLBL 310 if previously taken) 3
SOC 358
Human Diversity 3
UNRS 300
Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Herbs, Supplements, and Nutrition
UNRS 320
Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
Choose one of the following if one is not selected from elective list above:
PHIL 452
Classical Chinese Ethics 3
or PHIL 252
 Classical Chinese Ethics
RELG 200
World Religions 3
RELG 351
Islam: The Way of Submission 3
RELG 352
Hinduism: Karma, Dharma, and Yoga 3
RELG 353
East Asian Religions and Mindfulness 3
Total Units19
1

This is a short-term study-away experience with the School of Nursing.

2

This is a semester-long study-away experience with the School of Nursing.

3

Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.

4

HIST 235 meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
  1. Utilize a Christian worldview to integrate beliefs, values, ethics, and service in personal and professional life.
    2.
  2. Provide nursing care utilizing professional knowledge and core competencies (critical thinking, communication, and technical skills) derived from a foundation of nursing science, general education, and religious studies.
    3.
  3. Demonstrate initiative for continual personal and professional growth and development.
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  4. Act as a patient educator and advocate to promote optimal health and well-being.
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  5. Function independently and collaboratively, both as a leader and/or a member of the health care team, to manage and coordinate care.