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Study
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Overview : Short Term Programs
: Faculty_Led Programs
Nursing
- Ireland
- Learn about Irish culture and history
- Participate in seminars on health care in a nationalized medical system
- Partner with an international peer working in a field of interest to you (in a rural or urban setting)
- Attend site visits to model health care facilities/institutions
- Work as a team member on a community service project
- Gain an advantage when applying for jobs and graduate school
- Earn three units of university credit*
Regional FACTS 
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland is an island of 26,600 square miles. It is a plateau of lush grassy vegetation graced with many lakes and rivers and edged with low mountains. The coastal landscape ranges from geological formations and rugged cliffs to gentle slopes and sandy beaches. Dublin, Ireland’s capital city is home of vibrant theatre, music, and literary communities, and multiple generations of pubs learning to coexist peacefully. The city offers contrasting attractions including cathedrals built nearly a thousand years ago, magnificent Georgian squares, and an active nightlife. It is a friendly and welcoming place. The city’s population of more than one million is one of the youngest among Europe’s major cities.
Campus FACTS
University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most richly diversified university. Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, UCD received its official charter in 1908. Located in the southern suburbs of Dublin about two miles from the city center, UCD has modern buildings and first-class academic and athletic facilities. UCD offers lively campus community and a busy extracurricular life including a state-of-the-art fitness center. A short bus ride links the university to the busy and cosmopolitan center of Dublin.
Eligibility
Requirements
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student in a School of Nursing
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- The desire to be an ambassador for your school and
your profession
Academic Program
*Three units of academic credit will be provided:
- N-180 (undergraduate independent study)
- N-298 (graduate independent study)
There are no special language requirements for this program.
Program Overview
The program will take place in June of 2009. This course is designed to introduce students to the socialized medical care system and to provide an opportunity to live and work in a unique cultural environment. Living and studying abroad will provide participants with an opportunity to experience and analyze the differences and similarities between western and socialized health care. The course is a combination of lectures, cultural presentations, group and individual work with faculty, site visits, and community service. Week one will focus on orientation, seminars, and site visits. During week two, students will be placed in an urban (Dublin) or rural setting for peer partnering and community service work. Week three will focus on individual and group reflective activities as well as community service follow up. Seminars and work with faculty will take place on the UCD campus. Site visits to various health care facilities and cultural tours will take place in and around Dublin. Participants will be housed in residence halls at University College Dublin.
Program Leaders
Tamara McKinnon, MSN, is a faculty member at San Jose State University’s School of Nursing. She is a Global Studies Fellow and Chair of Sigma Theta Tau’s International Service Learning Committee.
Dr. Mary Lou DeNatale is an associate professor at the University of San Francisco. She is active in several international projects and in Sigma Theta Tau International.
Program Dates
Tentative Dates:
June 21- July 12, 2009
Application
Deadlines
March 15, 2009
Application Forms
Estimated
Costs
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SJSU Tuition Fees (3 credits hours @$250/unit)
Round Trip & Ground Transportation
Room and Meals
Program Fees
Other Program related costs
Total
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$ 750
$ 1,250
$ 1,250
$ 200
$ 600
$ 4,100 |
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