NURS 3730 - Culture in Nursing
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30879,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Randi Heasley
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Waynesburg University, 2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN: Nursing Education and Leadership Track), Carlow University, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Youngstown State University, 2002
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing, 2017
Assistant Professor
Email: rlheasley@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Cushwa Hall 2328
Office Phone: (330) 941-3147
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Faculty will respond to student emails within 24 hours. Students are expected to respond to faculty emails within 48 hours. Any concerns within the course should be addressed with the course faculty first. If concerns persist, the student is directed to follow the chain of communication.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Heasley
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Course Description
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Transcultural Nursing Posted course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Introduction to Transcultural Nursing, Theories and Frameworks | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 7/1 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 7/5 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 1 Due: 7/5 @ 11:59 PM Upcoming assignments to work on throughout the course: Cultural Assessment (complete assessment is due in Module 7) |
| 7/6 | Chapter 2: Communication Chapter 3: Space Posted Course PowerPoints and supplemental readings |
Space and Communication Concepts Applied to Culture | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 7/8 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 7/12 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 2 Space and Communication Due: 7/12 @ 11:59 PM Upcoming assignments to workon throughout the course: PowerPoint presentation (due in Module 6) |
| 7/13 | 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: 7/15 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 7/19 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 3 Social Organization and Time: Due 7/19 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/20 | 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: 7/22 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 7/26 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 4 Environmental Control, Health Beliefs, and Biological Variations: Due 7/26 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/27 | 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 8/2 @ 11:59 PM |
| 8/3 | No readings this week. Review Culture Presentations posted by classmates. | Culture Presentations | Discussion Post: Initial Post of Culture Presentation Due: 8/5 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: 8/9 @ 11:59 PM Assignment 6 Culture Presentation: Due 8/9 @ 11:59 PM Final Exam opens on Thursday of Module 6 (8/6). Exam is due by Thursday of Module 7 (8/13 @ 11:59 PM). |
| 8/10 | No readings this week. Please note the change in due dates for assignments and discussion boards. | Application of Culture to Nursing Practice | Discussion Post: Initial Post Due: 8/12 @ 11:59 PM; Responses Due: Saturday, 8/15 @ 11:59 PM Final Examination: Due Thursday, 8/13 @ 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.