Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NRS 450

Breyer State University

FACULTY: Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, MBA, RN,CS, CNAA, FACHE

SYLLABUS

EXAM OVERVIEW: This examination 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. The examination covers common beliefs and practices from many different cultures. This examination also covers information related to consultation in transcultural nursing, as well as administration, research and issues for the future.

TYPE OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains objective-type questions, including multiple choice and true/false.

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains 200 questions.

TEXTBOOK: The recommended text for reviewing for the examination is:

Book 1: Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research & Practice. Third Edition. Madeleine Leininger & Marilyn R. McFarland. New York; McGraw-Hill. 2002: ISBN # 0-07-135397-6.

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CREDIT HOURS: This competency examination is worth five semester hours of college credits for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

PASSING SCORE: You must achieve at least a 70% score to pass this examination.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this competency examination is:

90%-100%   = A
89%-80%     = B
79%-70%     = “PASS”
Below-70%   = Fail

TIME LIMIT & ADMINISTRATION OF EXAM: You will have four hours to complete this examination. The examination is taken online at the university web site.

EXAM RE-TAKES: If a score of 70% is not achieved on the examination, you will have an opportunity to complete independent study course work to receive credits.

ABSTRACT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT

1). Historical Aspects.
2). Globalization of Health Care.
3). Concepts and Theories.
4). Policy Statements.
5). Theories of Culture Care.
6). Ethononursing Research Method.
7). Cultural Care Theory.
8). Cultural Care Assessment.
9). Integration of Care.
10). Ethics of Alternative Medicine.
11). Biocultural Issues in Nursing.
12). Western Ethical Issues.
13). Hospitals.
14). Food Function.
15). Mental Health Nursing.
16). Care of HIV/AIDS.
17). Culturally Diverse Providers.
18). Legal Aspects.
19). Moral Issues.
20). Cultural Care by Nationalities.
21). Family Violence.
22). Elder Care.
23). The Homeless.
24). Teaching.
25). Administration.
26). Consultation.
27). Issues for Future Research.
28). Global Perspectives.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the exam please contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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