Assignment Objectives
Identify and discuss travel, cultural, and the population health considerations for preceptors and student nurses traveling to Panama.
Assignment Overview
Submit a 2-3 page APA style information paper to guide health care professionals traveling to Panama.
Overview of scenario:
You are in charge of planning the travel, housing, and clinical experiences of ten BSN nursing students traveling to Panama. This will be a 2-week cross-cultural learning experience.
You have decided you will write a 2-3 page information paper in order to provide to students and administration travel guidance as well as guidance regarding important cultural and population health considerations prior to their participation in this Panama Cross-Cultural Learning Experience.
Read Chapter 20 of your eText Review the Case Study 1 at the end of the chapter: Cross Cultural Learning
Review Panamas Country Profile on World Health Organization site
Review travel and vaccination requirements on CDC site
Include/Address the following in this 2-3 page written information paper (APA Style):
Title Page
Introduction
Panama – Country Profile
Population
Geographical location
Gross National Income per capita
Life expectancy at birth
Total expenditure on health per capita
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP
Travel Requirements and Considerations
Passport and Visa
Immunizations
Safety Concerns
Cultural Background
Discuss different cultures in Panama
Languages spoken
Verbal Communication practices so as not to violate social taboos
Nonverbal Communication practices so as not to violate social taboos
Population Health Considerations
Discuss main health concerns in Panama
Discuss main Environmental concern(s)
Discuss main ethical concerns in health care
Conclusion
References
A minimum of 4 references (will include a combination of CDC, WHO, and peer reviewed literature search)
