Critically evaluate the role of nurses and nursing in contributing to global health.

1. Understand health in a global context, accounting for the social, political, economic and environmental challenges that impact health equity.
2. Gain an appreciation of upstream approaches including policies and programs aimed at reducing global health disparities and promoting global health.
3. Analyze 12 specific global health issues.
4. Critically evaluate the role of nurses and nursing in contributing to global health.
5. Critique extant nursing theories for their ability to address and provide guidance in relation to expanded concepts of health and wellbeing.
6. Develop individual and professional strategies and/or actions that may be taken to promote global health