•   Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness NU15CC02-3004 24.04.2023-11.06.2023  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student will:
    - be able to recognize and consider the challenges of working in a multicultural and multiprofessional team
    - become familiar with concepts related to culture, health and nursing
    - obtain knowledge of the most common nursing theories related to cultural competence in nursing care
    - be able to recognize phenomena like racism and xenophobia, and understand how they can affect good nursing care
    - become aware of cultural safety, cultural blindness and cultural imposition and be able to apply that knowledge to the nursing process
    - obtain knowledge about epidemiology andrelate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas
    Prerequisites
    Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2
    Content of the study unit
    The student will:
    - be able to recognize and consider the challenges of working in a multicultural and multiprofessional team
    - become familiar with concepts related to culture, health and nursing
    - obtain knowledge of the most common nursing theories related to cultural competence in nursing care
    - be able to recognize phenomena like racism and xenophobia, and understand how they can affect good nursing care
    - become aware of cultural safety, cultural blindness and cultural imposition and be able to apply that knowledge to the nursing process
    - obtain knowledge about epidemiology andrelate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    0 = no participation or submission
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

    Assessment criteria for assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

    Assessment criteria for written assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

    Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Mattjus

    Learning material

    Literature to be found online on databases
    See Moodle course.

    Learning methods

    Lectures in class, possible online
    Group work
    Self studies
    External lectures
    Seminars

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    See below, please

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.04.2023 - 11.06.2023

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Group(s)
    • NU20D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Camilla Mattjus, Vasa - timlärare Vård, Maj-Helen Nyback

    Additional information

    -

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Three smaller assignments:
    Poster on tropical diseases
    Assignment on different concepts
    Reflective diary about cultural competence

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Discussion and group work

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    2 retakes are possible if needed on general exam days in August and September.
    Registration is needed well in advace

    Timing and attendance

    Novia, (Alere),
    Spring 2023
    w. 19-21

    Internationa connections

    Students from many different cultures

    Student's schedule and workload

    1 cr= 27h work
    3cr = 81h

    22h lectures
    2h external lecturer lecture
    8h seminars
    49h students individual and group work

    Content scheduling

    -

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    0 = no participation or submission

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    1 = participation and submission in time, limited knowledge of the topic
    2 = participating in discussion and assignment with satisfactory knowledge of the topic

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    3= show good knowledge of the topic
    4= show interest and maturity in the topics

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    5= show an excellent insight in the topic