Global Health Practicum NRSG 439

Our Stories

We take a bottom-up approach We see strengths as well as challenges We do not go to a developing country to “fix” that country. We go so we are changed and we see the world in our changed way This will help us to work with challenges anywhere in the world and hopefully make a difference while we’re there

Ghana

Zambia

We have a long history... The History Partnership with University of Development Studies Dr. Vida Yakong Project GROW Community Based Development projects

Be challenged by your taken-for-granted world

See the impact of poverty

Recognize the power of relational practice

Understand suffering in a new way

And understand JOY in a new way

Work on community development projects

Be an advocate

Help to empower women

Experience the change that transforms and promotes understanding

Recognize expertise and strengths of the people

Create change through teaching

See the frailty of life

And the resilience...

Critically exam healthcare in Canada by seeing how healthcare is done elsewhere.

Use Global Health Knowledge

What we do.... Whatever they ask… Rural and remote community health clinics Work in the hospital Teaching presentations to nursing students Health promotion education in schools Community development projects Cultural experiences

Global Health Practicum

The Cost…… The program fee is $2700-$3300, the final fee depends on the number of students in the program. NOTE: The program fee will be offset by $1,000 for UBC students qualifying for the Go Global Award We’re estimating the total cost will be between $6000-$6500. Don’t forget about tuition…..you will also have to pay this (whether you’re here or in Africa!). Included in program fee Not included in program fee Accommodations On-site group transportation          Entrance fees* Guest lectures Go Global Fee Flight ($2000-2500) Meals ($500) Health or travel insurance ($200) Immunizations (if necessary) ($250-500) Visas ($50) Personal spending money for communications, snacks, souvenirs, etc.  ( $300-500) Some in country travel costs (taxis etc) Extracurricular travel and accommodation costs

Application Deadline: September 24th, 2019 Does this interest you? Eligibility and prerequisites Students in good academic standing that have successfully completed Nursing 431 Have taken the Advanced Global Health Theory course. Membership and evidence of participation in the Global Nursing Citizens club GPA above 72% Satisfactory in all domains of practice appraisal forms Exemplary clinical practice attendance No records of Unprofessional Conduct Proof of current CPR Application Deadline: September 24th, 2019

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