NURS-1001: Week 12: Nursing in a global context

Global health

The interconnectedness of health issues and impacts across countries and individuals.

Global nursing

The perspective of nursing that recognizes the interconnectedness of healthcare practices and knowledge across different regions.

Intersectionality

The theoretical perspective that considers how different social characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, and socioeconomic status, influence health outcomes and social determinants of health.

Post-colonialism

The recognition that healthcare systems, practices, and policies are shaped by colonial and neocolonial influences, and the need to decolonize these structures.

Political economy

The intersection of political ideologies, power systems, and public policy that shape the distribution of resources, wealth, and power, and consequently impact healthcare.

Globalization and transnationalism

The ways in which nations, businesses, and people are interconnected and how this impacts health, including both positive and negative effects.

Nursing workforce dynamics

The factors driving changes in the nursing workforce, such as an aging population, lifestyle changes, technological advancements, and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

Climate change and planetary health

The effects of climate change on health, including environmental damage, the spread of illnesses, and the need for sustainable healthcare practices.

ICN statement

The importance of nursing involvement in global health discussions and policy-making, and the role of nurses in addressing global health challenges.

Sustainable development goals

The goals set by the United Nations in 2015 to address global health priorities, and the role of nurses in supporting these goals.

Health equity

The importance of achieving equitable access to healthcare services and addressing social inequities that impact health outcomes.

Relational practice

The significance of building connections and understanding relational ethics in nursing practice, particularly in promoting health equity.

Think global, act local

The approach of considering global health perspectives while taking action at the local level to address health inequalities and promote transformative change.

Nurses as champions of reducing inequalities

The role of nurses in advocating for and actively working towards reducing health inequalities on a global scale.