NURS1030-A Transcultural Health Care Thry (Spring 2016)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/11/2016 - 04/30/2016)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
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Seats Available: Course Full, Choose another
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course will address cultural norms of individuals of varied racial and ethnic background. Students will be introduced to cultural rooting and progress to understanding universal aspects of culture, ie: kinship, religion, education, diet, art, politics, and economics. Health care from a global perspective will be emphasized. Understanding health problems related to social issues and life-ways is discussed as it relates to clinical practice.
Course Materials
Visit the Bookstore. Click for required materials for this course.About the Instructor(s)
Carl A. Ross, Ph.D., CRNP, CNE
ross@rmu.edu
412-397-6809 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 129
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University Professor of Nursing
Nursing
Coordinator, Nicaragua Programs
Nursing
ross@rmu.edu
412-397-6809 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 129
Profile