Nursing

NURS1324Aboriginal Health Issues3 CH
The course focuses on developing students' understanding of the historical and socio-cultural context of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, including present health status, health services, and health policies. The course will examine the role of nursing in addressing health issues faced by Aboriginal peoples in Canada and will engage the students in the process of becoming culturally competent/safe nurses. This course is open to students registered in the Bachelor of Nursing program and is required for students who have been admitted through a designated seat or are registered in the Mi'kmaq Maliseet Institute (MMI) and are applying for the Bachelor of Nursing Program at UNB.