The Course

This course provides a comparative view of allopathic, traditional and holistic community- public health, and psychiatric-mental health within a nursing perspective as implemented in Tamil Nadu, India, in contrast to that provided within the United States. Classroom, and field observations and experiences are designed to provide students with both a broad overview and specific experiences within the foci of the course. The perspectives of nursing and holistic health care are examined through an emphasis upon contextual constraints and opportunities for physical and mental / emotional health at the levels of the individual and community / population.