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The College of Nursing offers a variety of international and domestic study
opportunities to its undergraduate and graduate students. Because details and
availability for some opportunities may change, interested students should check
this Web site frequently for new postings or changes to current postings, as
well as communicate with the faculty contact person.
If you are interested in applying for funding for your selected International or
Multicultural Study Opportunity, view the information and application on the
Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars Program for Nursing Students Web
pages.
Health Promotion Practicum - Spring Semester Only -
Senior Year
| Chulucanas, Peru |
Health Promotion Practicum
Augustinian Mission |
| Dates: |
Spring Break |
| Credits: |
Part of NUR 4107 Practicum for Nursing and Health Promotion |
| Faculty Contact: |
Professor Karen McKenna 610.519.6821. |
| Details: |
Application due to Professor Karen McKenna in
the fall semester prior to the experience. |
| Waslala, Nicaragua |
Health Promotion Practicum
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| Dates: |
Spring Break |
| Credits: |
Part of NUR 4107 Practicum for Nursing and Health Promotion |
| Faculty Contact: |
Professor Karen McKenna 610.519.6821. |
| Details: |
Application due to Professor Karen
McKenna in the Fall semester prior to the experience. |
Practicum in Parent-Child Nursing - Senior Year
| Weslaco, Texas |
Practicum in Parent-Child Nursing
Holy Family Services Birth Center |
| Dates: |
As determined by Dr. Patricia Mynaugh, usually occurs
within the last few weeks of the semester. |
| Credits: |
Part of NUR 4103 Practicum in Parent-Child Nursing |
| Faculty Contact: |
Dr. Patricia Mynaugh 610.519.6817. |
| Details: |
Eligibility: This experience is restricted to 6 students in NUR 4103
and who will be
assigned to Dr. Mynaugh’s practicum group.
For information about Holy Family Services Birth Center visit their Web page
at www.holyfamilybirthcenter.com. |
| Dominican Republic |
Pediatric Practicum in Parent-Child Nursing
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| Dates: |
April 2008 - As determined by Prof. D. Wimmer. |
| Credits: |
Part of NUR 4101 Practicum in Parent-Child Nursing |
| Faculty Contact: |
Prof. Deborah Wimmer 610.519.7753. |
| Details: |
Application due to Prof. Wimmer in the fall semester prior to the
experience. Restricted to six (6) students in pediatric clinical rotations second half of Spring
Semester.
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Elective International Experience
| Galway, Ireland |
“Nursing Experience in Ireland”
National University of Ireland, Galway |
| Dates: |
Two weeks in May. Four classes throughout the spring
semester at Villanova. |
| Credits: |
3 credits, NUR 7087 – International Nursing |
| Faculty Contact: |
Professor Karen McKenna 610.519.6821. |
| Details: |
Eligibility: Open to all Villanova junior and sophomore
nursing students and selected nursing graduate students and RN students
Deadlines: Application due in the fall semester
preceding the Spring experience. |
| Durban, South Africa |
Field Experience in International Nursing
Durban, South Africa |
| Dates: |
2.5 weeks in May (includes travel time) |
| Credits: |
3 credits, NUR 7087 – Field Experience in International Nursing |
| Faculty Contact: |
Dr. Frances Keen 610.519.4926 |
| Details: |
Eligibility: successful completion of NUR 3112/3113
or by permission of instructor; application in fall semester.
Course will examine health care issues and the health care
delivery system in South Africa as well as historical, economic,
political and socio-cultural contexts. Classes at
Villanova prior to departure, concluding with
clinical observations and participation in South Africa. |
| Japan |
Aomori University, Aomori Japan |
| Dates: |
2 weeks in May - This experience will not be
offered until Spring 2009 |
| Credits: |
3 credits, NUR 7087 – International Nursing |
| Faculty Contact: |
Professor Karen McKenna 610.519.6821. |
| Details: |
Course will explore Japanese history, culture, nursing and
health care.
Classes here at VU before departure.
2 weeks in Japan - 1 week studying at Aomori University in Aomori, Japan
with clinical observations in health care facilities. |
Study Abroad - Sophomore Year Only
| Manchester, England |
University of Manchester, Nursing Department |
| Dates: |
Sophomore year abroad, run in conjunction with the
International Studies Office of Villanova University |
| Credits: |
Courses transfer to Villanova as the sophomore year of the
nursing curriculum |
| Faculty Contact: |
Dr. Frances Keen, Assistant Dean and Director, Undergraduate
Program 610.519.4926 |
| Note: |
The program requires some changes in the Freshman course of
study; any freshman who is interested should contact the Director of the
Undergraduate Program as soon as possible. In addition, interested students
should contact the Director of International Studies. |
| Details: |
Eligibility: Freshman nursing students must have a GPA of
3.0 or greater to be considered for the program. The Director of the
Undergraduate Program holds an information session before Fall Break for
interested students.
Deadline: Interested students should meet with the Director of the
Undergraduate Program for program planning before November 1st and consult
the International Studies Office for other deadlines. |
A nursing major may also participate in any numerous summer
study abroad programs offered through the International Studies Office.
Students interested in spending a semester of their
junior year abroad should contact their
Program Director and the
Director of
International Studies.
These non-nursing programs are not eligible for Connelly-Delouvrier
funding.
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