This course focuses on issues related to Transcultural Nursing in the areas of human caring, theory, research and practice. You are tested on major concepts/theory related to multiple dimensions of transcultural issues and care. Core content includes the history of transcultural nursing, as well as issues of cultural beliefs, practices, values and implications for nursing practice. Students will study common beliefs and health care practices from many different cultures. This course also covers information related to consultation in transcultural nursing, as well as administration, research and issues for the future.

Textbook:Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research& Practice. Third Edition. Madeleine Leininger& Marilyn R. McFarland. New York; McGraw-Hill. 2002: ISBN # 0-07-135397-6.