This course is now accepting applications for the Spring 2014 term.
Course: NURS 460, Clinical Practice II Community Health (four credits). This course will be added to your Spring 2014 schedule.
Instructor: Kathleen Andresen, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dates: March 7 - 16, 2014
Primary Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
Price: $3,529
Program description
This course is designed to increase the cultural sensitivity of students by introducing them to nursing and health promotion practices in Ecuador. During this experience students will attend a presentation by a native medicine provider, and visit a public clinic hospital, nursing school, and orphanage. A volunteer
experience at a rural health clinic will also provide students with opportunities to interact with the healthcare providers and Ecuadorians and learn more about the unique health care practices and accomodations in a variety of settings. Through a partnership with the CEDEI elementary school the nursing students will assess learning needs, plan and deliver a class on a relevant health promotion topic. Cultural sensitivity is also enhanced by a home stay with an Ecuadorian family.
What is included
- Share of Instructor expenses
- Round-trip airfare
- Housing & most meals
- International health insurance
- Transportation in Ecuador
What is not included
- Passport fees
- Meals while traveling
- Personal baggage fees
- Souvenirs and spending money
How to apply
Complete the online application and submit a $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education by October 15, 2013.
- Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
- The application deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
- If are not accepted, or if the program is cancelled, the application deposit is refundable.
- If you are accepted, this deposit is non-refundable after October 15.
Payment deadlines
- November 15, 2013: $1,000 commitment fee due
- January 17th, 2014: remaining balance due
Payment details
- Submit $1,000 commitment fee to the Center for International Education.
- Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
- The commitment fee is deducted from the total program cost.
- Failure to meet payment deadlines may jeopardize your place in the program.
- The commitment fee is non-refundable after November 15.
- Please submit your final payment to Student Account Services by January 17.
- The final payment is non-refundable after January 17.
National and International Nursing Perspectives in Ecuador