NURS 3730 - Culture in Nursing
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 42698,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Randi Heasley
Email: rlheasley@ysu.edu
Course Description
3730. Culture in Nursing. Culture in Nursing: Students will develop cultural awareness, assessment, communication and intervention techniques for various Cultures. The application of Culture to the practice of Nursing will be emphasized. Prereq.: Valid RN Licensure. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention (Ninth Edition) | Newman Giger, Joyce and Powell-Young, Yolanda M. | 978-0-443-12130-2 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Transcultural Nursing Posted course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Introduction to Transcultural Nursing, Theories and Frameworks | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 10/21 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 10/25 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 1 Due: 10/25 @ 11:59 PM Upcoming assignments to workon throughout the course: PowerPoint presentation (due in Module 6) Upcoming assignments to work on throughout the course: Cultural Assessment (complete assessment is due in Module 7) |
| 10/26 | Chapter 2: Communication Chapter 3: Space Posted Course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Space and Communication Concepts Applied to Culture | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due 10/28 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due 11/1 @ 11:59 PM. Assignment 2 Space and Communication Due: 11/1 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/2 | Chapter 4: Social Organization Chapter 5: Time Posted Course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Social Organizations, Family Life, and Time Applied to Cultures | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 11/5 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 11/8 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 3 Social Organization and Time: Due 11/8 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/9 | Chapter 6: Environmental Control Chapter 7: Biological Variations Posted course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Environmental Control, Health Beliefs, and Biological Variations | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 11/11 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 11/15 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 4 Environmental Control, Health Beliefs, and Biological Variations: Due 11/15 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/16 | Chapters relevant towards your culture and chosen culture topic that you are researching Posted course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Health Care Practices and Health Care Providers | Assignment 5 Health Care Practices: Due 11/22 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/23 | No readings this week. Review Culture Presentations posted by classmates. | Culture Presentations | Culture Presentation and Discussion: Initial Post of Culture Presentation Due: 11/25 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 11/29 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/30 | No readings this week. Please note the change in due dates for assignments and discussion boards. | Application of Culture to Nursing Practice | Final Culture Reflection Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 12/2 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: Saturday, 12/5 @ 11:59 PM Culture Assessment: Due Thursday, 12/3 @ 11:59 PM |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.