Minor in International Health Nursing (Traditional BSN)

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
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
UNRS 220 | Health Assessment | 3 |
UNRS 281 | Introduction to Global Health Care | 1 |
UNRS 282 | Transcultural Health Care: Country Specific 1 | 3 |
UNRS 383 | International Health Nursing (Country Specific) 2,3 | 5 |
UNRS 383P | International Health Nursing Practicum | 0 |
HIST 235 | Cultural History/Travel Study 4 | 3 |
or HIST 335 | Cultural History/Travel Study | |
GLBL 425 | Integration and Formation Seminar | 1 |
Electives | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
Anthropology for Everyday Life (or GLBL 301 if previously taken) 3 | ||
Intercultural Communication (or GLBL 310 if previously taken) 3 | ||
Human Diversity 3 | ||
Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Herbs, Supplements, and Nutrition | ||
Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition | ||
Choose one of the following if one is not selected from elective list above: | ||
Classical Chinese Ethics 3 | ||
or PHIL 252 | Classical Chinese Ethics | |
World Religions 3 | ||
Islam: The Way of Submission 3 | ||
Hinduism: Karma, Dharma, and Yoga 3 | ||
East Asian Religions and Mindfulness 3 | ||
Total Units | 19 |
- 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:- Utilize a Christian worldview to integrate beliefs, values, ethics, and service in personal and professional life.
- 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.
- Demonstrate initiative for continual personal and professional growth and development.
- Act as a patient educator and advocate to promote optimal health and well-being.
- Function independently and collaboratively, both as a leader and/or a member of the health care team, to manage and coordinate care.