Course
Description
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When the course is next
offered, it will explore and compare the influence of
culture, government, financing, society, and geography on the
patterns and delivery of health care.
Nursing roles in
the health care system, quality management, current nursing
issues, research, and education are the primary
foci. Globalization of health and the participation of nurses in
this process are also discussed.
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The course will be conducted and supervised by faculty from The
University of Akron College of Nursing and the Catholic
University of Applied Sciences. The course is 2 weeks with
lecture, seminar and field observations.
Students will:
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Make valid
comparisons of U.S. and Germany’s health care systems in terms of
organization, influence of government, culture, financing, cost, and
access to care.
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Describe education
and professional standards for nursing in Germany.
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Explore treatment
methods and modalities commonly used in Europe and not common in the
U.S.
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Develop insight
into the life and culture of citizens through exploration of values,
attitudes, art, literature, daily living practices and so forth.
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To identify the
direction of health care delivery, methods and needs of the population
for the future.
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Field
Visits
Students tour and observe
nursing in acute and community settings serving needs of all age groups.
Observation sites include local health care facilities such as acute
care facilities, clinics, nursing home, and rehabilitation and possibly
complementary care settings. The health care staff at all these centers
graciously welcome students and their questions.
Students in previous courses have expressed amazement about what they
learned from their international experience and remarked that their
studies were influenced positively because they had a much broader
perspective about what health care systems can provide. |
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Program Costs
Information on program
costs for the International Nursing Program will be posted by the end of
Fall 2007.
Registration
Information on registering for the International Nursing Program will be
posted in Fall 2007. Passport
Passports are required to participate in the program. Allow AT LEAST 6-8
weeks for processing or renewal of a passport. No Visa is required. No
additional immunizations are required.
Transportation
Students make own transportation arrangements (flight and train).
Further information is available upon request.
Accommodations
Information on
accommodations for the International Nursing Program will be posted in
Fall 2007.
Financial Aid
Check immediately with
your financial aid officer so your aid package is in place in sufficient
time for departure. Financial aid packages are usually reconfigured to
accommodate for the expense of studying abroad.
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