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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Interculturalism & Children's nursing
Module Code NS4804
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Siobhan MacDermott
Semester 2: Siobhan MacDermott
Autumn: Siobhan MacDermott
Module TeacherSiobhan MacDermott
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module introduces students to nursing and healthcare in the context of changing demographics and cultural diversity in Ireland. This is underpinned by theories of trans-cultural nursing / cultural competency in healthcare. Cultural competency is presented as a process, in which the students are expected to actively engage. Enquiry based learning will facilitate this process. A number of models of cultural compentency will be explored by the students. Self awareness of one's own cultural identity is essential prior to increasing awareness and sensitivity to other cultures and the students will be facilitated to become more self aware and to challenge cultural stereotypes by engaging in active learning.

Learning Outcomes
1. .Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills to offer appropriate nursing care in a multi-cultural context for the child and family.
2. Critically consider and explore cultural competency in personal and professional development.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of global development issues affecting the child and family – human rights, migration, refugee healthcare, and development aid.
4. Critically examine specific childrens nursing issues concerning religious, spiritual and cultural practices of ethnic communities.
5. Understand the interdisciplinary context of nursing and how transcultural nursing / cultural competency can contribute to interculturalism.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture20Lectures in the form of fixed resources from lecturers and visitors from, or working on behalf of, other cultures, UN convention on the Rights fo the Child, Millenium development goals
Group work15Students discussing issues of cultural identity and all its aspects and participating in workshops to challenge cultural assumptions
Independent learning90Students studying nursing anthropology independently including work religions, theories of transcultural nursing care, Models of cultural competencey in healthcare amd cultural safety and reflection on their own cultures, and prejudices
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Students will focus on the following topics and/or attend to the following:.
Exploration of Nursing Anthropology.

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explore the major World Religions.

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Theories of Transcultural Nursing Care.

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Models of Cultural Competency in Healthcare and the notion of cultural safety..

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Culture and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Culture Care Assessment methods.

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Transcultural Nursing - Communication / Nutrition / Perceptions of Pain and pharmacology / Child Rearing Practices / gender roles..

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Development and Healthcare – International Development Aid..

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Migration & Refugee Healthcare.

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Community Development Partnerships (Ethnic Minorities) in Healthcare.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentreflective assignment on an exploration and demonstration of cultural competence100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Schott J. and Henle A: 1996, Culture, Religion and Childbearing in a Multi-cultural Society – A Handbook for Healthcare Professionals, Butterworth and Heinmann, Edinburgh,
  • Baxter C.,: 2001, Managing Diversity and Inequality in Healthcare., Bailliere Tindall / RCN, London,
  • Leninger, M.: 2002, Transcultural Nursing in the New Millenium: Concepts, Theories, Research and Practices., McGraw Hill, New York.,
Other Resources
137, http://www.unicef.org/crc/, 0, UN Rights of the Child, UNICEF, 138, http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/, 0, Millenium Development Goals, United Nations,
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4804
Date of Last Revision23-APR-12
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