Overview

NOTICE: Application deadline for the 2008 course is December 1, 2007!

The University of Akron offers a three credit international nursing course.  The 2008 course is scheduled to be held in Freiburg, Germany and will run from July 7 - 18, 2008.  The course title is
International Nursing: Health Care in Germany.
 
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Enrollment for the course is ongoing. Last year, course fees were $600 (for those taking the course for credit) and $900 (for those taking the course for CEUs) and included accommodations (all single rooms). They will be updated by the end of this year. Tuition, travel, and food are additional costs.

The 2-week course is set to explore and compare patterns of health care and nursing roles in the German health care delivery system. Faculty from The University of Akron will facilitate comparisons with the U.S. system.

Freiburg is a culturally rich historical area nestled between the gentle hills and vineyards of Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest.  Freiburg is described as the Ecology Capital where bicycles abound. It is a university city where about a tenth of the total population is students. Day trips to destinations such as Munich, Stuttgart, Switzerland, Basel, France and Bavaria are common, as are opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the area. 

Germany has a good standard of living and it is known for its leadership in the European Community. It has a strong economy.

 
The health care system is decentralized and a mixture of private and public institutions. There is a strong emphasis on health promotion and alternative care as ways to maintain or improve health. In general, contributions towards statutory health care insurance is shared equally by employees and employers with some specifications for different levels  of income. Employees who make below a designated annual salary must purchase the insurance but it is voluntary for those who make more than this designated amount. The non-insured rate in Germany is currently 0.1%.

 
Nursing in Germany is undergoing many changes. Currently nursing is not licensed in Germany and there is not an official record of the number of nurses in the country. Nurses receive their education in 1050 centers and in 1995, they had 42000 first year students enrolled. There is active discussion in nursing groups and implementation of new educational programs is beginning. Students will have the opportunity to meet practicing German registered nurses who are returning for advanced leadership education and will be on campus at the same time.


We welcome your participation and encourage you

to consider this study abroad opportunity!


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