1. Sandra K. Cesario, PhD, RNC, FAAN EVALUATION & REFLECTION
College of Nursing - Houston
Cultural Diversity is More than Race or Religion – You Just Have to Be There!
Sandra K. Cesario, PhD, RNC, FAAN
THE COURSE
ASSIGNMENTS
EVALUATION & REFLECTION
NURS 6002 Multicultural Nursing
A 4-day intensive cultural immersion experience that expands the concept of experiential learning
Broad definition of culture – any group with common bond, language, or practices
A required course in the PhD Nursing Science curriculum
Course Description
Focuses on development of the student as a member of a culture within the context of a global paradigm. Students will develop an appreciation for their own culture as well as appreciation of other cultures. Universal view will result in the development of a theoretical framework for the incorporation of cultural competence at each level of doctoral study and post-doctoral practice.
Nomination
Provided a personal encounter with many cultures including food and cultural practices. This allows me to better connect with each culture and increased my understanding of the healthcare needs and challenges various cultures face.
Experiential Learning
Field experience to explore the community
Ethnic holiday presentations
Interview of family who integrated to the US
Ziegelman, J. (2010). 97 Orchard: An edible history of five immigrant families in one New York tenement.
Discussion Board
Contract for a personally meaningful project or paper
Comments from Past Evaluations
The best aspect of this course was:
Interaction with community leaders and learning about culturally-appropriate resources that will improve care
Learning to be open to a wide variation in health & illness perceptions
Instilled a desire to learn more about the community in which I live
Reflecting upon the biases that I did not realize I had
Provided information that is easily applied to my role as a nurse
Learning that we have unique identities and ideals, but “human-ness” crosses all boundaries
Evolution of Field Experience Itinerary
20 years of feedback regarding relevance of community experiences has given students a voice in the evolution of this course.
My personal belief that cultural awareness and sensitivity facilitate the acquisition of attitudes, skills, and knowledge that allow the nurse to function at the highest level to promote health equity and social justice.
PLACES WE HAVE VISITED
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple
Asian Market
Persons with Disabilities in the Home Setting
Houston’s Third Ward Mural
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center
Chopsticks Lessons
Project Row Houses and Young Mothers Project
Sari Lessons
Maximum Security Men's Prison
Resources for the Trans Population
Congregation Beth Yeshurun Synagogue
Canino Market