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NOTICE: Application deadline for the 2010 course has been
extended to February 1, 2010!
The University of Akron offers a three credit international
nursing course. The 2010 course is scheduled to be held in
Freiburg, Germany and will run from July 5 - 16, 2010. The course title is
International Nursing: Health Care in Germany.
Enrollment for the course is
ongoing. Last year, course fees were $1,100 (for those taking
the course for credit) and $1,400 (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.
In the event of an accident,
serious illness or special circumstance within the student’s
immediate family, or other critical circumstances beyond the
control of the student, the College of Nursing will be
obligated to refund the $200 deposit. |
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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. |
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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%. |
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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.
There is active discussion about moving nursing programs out
of hospitals and into university settings, which at the
present time has begun. 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. |
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We welcome your
participation and encourage you
to consider this
study abroad opportunity! |
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01/11/10 11:18 AM
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