UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
Summer 2012
COURSE NUMBER
NGR 6930 –Section 7E34
COURSE TITLE
International Health & Nursing
CREDITS
3
PLACEMENT
Elective
PREREQUISITES
Minimum 2 semesters upper division work in
nursing or a health- related curriculum.
Consent of Instructor- if selecting international
travel experience option.
COREQUISITES
None
FACULTY
Dr. Karen Reed, MSN, RN, CNL, CRRN
Location: Cambodia
Office Hours: by appointment on-line
Email: ksreed@ufl.edu
Note: There may be days when internet access is
not available to the faculty member.
Announcement will be posted when this happens.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Dr. Joyce Stechmiller, MSN, RN, FAAN
Office: HPNP 3rd Floor Room:
Office Hours:
Phone Number:
COURSE DESCRIPTION Students engage in cross-cultural nursing/health
assessments and/or interventions at the individual, family and/or community level in
order to increase the cultural sensitivity of health care providers. There is consideration of
the issues, philosophy, and cultural differences related to nursing practices across
cultures. Students will be expected to compare health care in the United States with
other nations.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the historical development of nursing care in various countries and its
impact on health care delivery.
2. Discuss literature on selected health care delivery systems.
3. Identify philosophical and cultural issues affecting nursing and overall health care
in various cultures/countries.
4.
Discuss determinants of global health inequity
5. Discuss appropriate strategies for providing health services in other countries with
different health systems.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Course is an asynchronous, on-line course. The faculty member is in Cambodia
during Summer Session C.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be present for all classes, other learning experiences and
examinations. Students who have extraordinary circumstances preventing attendance
should explain these circumstances to the course instructor prior to the scheduled class as
soon as possible. Instructors will make an effort to accommodate reasonable requests. A
grade penalty may be assigned for late assignments or make-up exams. Make-up exams
may not be available in all courses.
ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITY
Each semester, students are responsible for requesting a memorandum from the
Disability Resource Center to notify faculty of their requested individual
accommodations. This should be done at the start of the semester.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are to refer to the College of Nursing Student Handbook for information
about College of Nursing policies, honor code, and professional behavior.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
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Millennium Health Goals / The Professional Nursing Role
Theoretical Basis: Transcultural Caring
o Cultural Competence
o Diversity and Health Care
Ethics and Human Rights
Systems of Nursing and Overall Healthcare Delivery
Prevalence, Incidence, Morbidity, Mortality for Selected Populations
Innovations in Global Health
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TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, discussion, seminar, web exploration, cultural exchanges (email, one to
one), guest lectures, and selected field experiences.
EVALUATION METHOD/COURSE GRADE CALCULATION
Cultural interviews
Discussion postings
Scholarly paper
5 postings x 5 points each=
30 points
25 points
45 points
Cultural Interview (30 points)
Each student will conduct cultural interviews on two individuals who have immigrated to
the US within the last 10 years and do not share the same cultural background/ ethnicity
as the student. A list of questions will be provided. The interviews may be conducted at
the same time or separately.
Each student will submit a paper comparing/ contrasting the results of the interviews
along student’s reflective thoughts supported by professional citations. The paper should
be 1,500-2,000 words (not counting title page- reference page).
Discussion Postings= 5 postings x 5 points each (total 25 points)
There will be five questions posted. Each student must:
1- Post a response to 5 questions, a minimum of 500 words and 2 references
(4 points per posting)
2- Post a response to another student’s posting in each of the bi-weekly discussion
boards, a minimum of 100 words, no reference necessary (1 point each)
Scholarly Paper (45 points)
Each student should choose one of the five course objectives and write an APA style
scholarly paper for potential publication analyzing in depth the selected course objective.
Length should be 1,800-3,000 words (not including title page or reference page).
Components:
1.
Introduction
2.
Importance
3.
Purpose
4.
Review of Literature
5.
Analysis of Learning Objectives
5.
Conclusion
LATE WORK POLICY
Late work loses 25% of its value per day it is not turned in. Students should organize
their work accordingly to avoid issues with accessing the Sakai course web site.
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GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS
Letter Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
Percentage
Course Points
95-100%
95-100
93-94%
93-94.99
91-92%
91-92.99
84-90%
84-90.99
82-83%
82-83.99
80-81%
80-81.99
74-79%
74-79.99
Below this point is failing.
72-73%
72-73.99
70-71%
70-71.99
64-69%
64-69.99
62-63%
62-63.99
61% OR BELOW
61 or BELOW
Quality Points
4.0
3.67
3.33
3.0
2.67
2.33
2.0
1.67
1.33
1.0
0.67
0.0
74% is the minimal passing grade
REQUIRED TEXTS
Skolnik, Richard (2012). Global Health 101, 2nd edition . Jones and Bartlett: MA
The Alliance for Global Health (2012). Case Studies for Global Health
www.casestudiesforglobalhealth.org Available on line at no cost. Do not download the
entire book. Only select chapters will be used.
Leffers, Jeanne and Plobnick, Julia (2012) Volunteering at Home and Abroad: The
Essential Guide for Nursing
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
DATE
TOPIC
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ACTIVITY/
DUE DATE
Students post
introductions w/
picture.
Due Date:
5//12 10PM
Week 1: May 7th
Introduction to the course.
Presentation: Millennium Health Goals
Week 2: May 14th
Theoretical Basis: Transcultural Caring
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Cultural Competence
o
Diversity and Health Care
Discussion Posting #1
Due Date: 5/16 10PM
Week3: May 21st
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Discussion Posting #1
Response
Due Date: 5/21 10PM
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
Governmental Aid Organizations
Role of Nurses in International
Organizations
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Week 4: May 28th
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Week 5: June 4th
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Week 6: June 11th
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Week 7: June 18th
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Week 8: June 25th
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Week 9: July 2nd
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Student 1- PresentationUndergraduate students from NUR 4930:
International Health and Nursing will
download a voice over point presentation
in Voice Thread
Student 2- PresentationUndergraduate students from NUR 4930:
International Health and Nursing will
download a voice over point presentation
in Voice Thread
Discussion Posting #2
Due Date: 5/30 10PM
Global Movement of Communicable
Diseases
- STDs
- HIV/ AIDS
- TB
- Influenza
- Measles
Self-Determine Ability to Serve Abroad
Discussion Posting #3
Due Date: 6/13 10PM
Incidence, Mortality, & Prevalence of NonCommunicable Diseases
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cancer
- Depression/ Mental Health Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Keeping Yourself Safe During
International Experiences
Discussion Posting #3
Response
Due Date: 6/18 10PM
Discussion Posting #2
Response
Due Date: 6/4 10PM
Cultural Interview Paper
Due Date: 6/22 10PM
Systems of Nursing and Overall Healthcare
Delivery
International Health Promotion Activities
Preparing Yourself for International
Service
Discussion Posting #4
Due Date: 6/27 10PM
Ethics and Human Rights
Effect of Natural Disasters and Civil
Conflict/ War on Health
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Rape
- Blast injuries
- Cholera
Discussion Posting #4
Response
Due Date: 7/2 10PM
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Week 10: July 9th
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Student 1- PresentationUndergraduate students from NUR 4930:
International Health and Nursing will
download a voice over point presentation
in Voice Thread
Discussion Posting #5
Due Date: 7/11 10PM
Week 11: July 16th
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Student 2- PresentationUndergraduate students from NUR 4930:
International Health and Nursing will
download a voice over point presentation
in Voice Thread
Discussion Posting #5
Response
Due Date: 7/16 10PM
Week12: July 23rd
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Innovations in Global Health
Scholarly Paper
Due Date: 7/25 10 PM
Approved:
Academic Affairs Committee:
Faculty:
UF Curriculum: N/A
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