1. A Modern, International University in Småland Southern Sweden

2. Sweden’s newest university
A merger of Kalmar and Växjö Universities
A university embodying the highest quality in its day-to-day business, competitiveness and developmental potential
Linnaeus University was inaugurated on 1st January 2010

3. Linnaeus University – a mission statement
Linnaeus University – an attractive
and international academic
environment cultivating intellectual
curiosity, new thinking and close
proximity between individuals

4. Linnaeus University in figures
34,000 students
2,000 employees
Undergraduate to PhD research training in Nursing
150 degree courses and 2,500 single subject courses

5. Linnaeus University in Kalmar and Växjö
The university in the middle of town
Natural sciences are a strong research area
Växjö
University campus
Humanities and social sciences are strong research areas

6. Växjö Campus
You will take three courses – 5 weeks each that will count for Community Nursing
Health Care in an Intercultural Perspective
Perspectives on contemporary illness
The Elderly in Modern Society
Welfare Policy in Sweden - Caring Science with focus on Nursing
Clinical Courses
Med-Surg I and OB - Clinical
Didactic portion
Dr. Coke - MS
Mrs Doss for OB
Clinical Faculty – English Speaking RN

7. Växjö Campus
Student accommodations, university rooms, library, restaurants, pubs, lakes and an outdoor activities area are all within a five-minute walk. There is even a genuine castle in the campus grounds.

8. Växjö Campus
And….Oh yeah…snow!

9. Växjö Sweden

10. Goal: An attractive academic environment
An integrated teaching and research environment in co-operation with the surrounding community

11. Goal: To be a driving force for the region
Developing new formats for co-operative outreach ventures with the surrounding community
IKEA
Striving for the provision of skills and expertise and research and development for the region

12. Who can apply? Helps to be HOPE eligible Cost is same…..
Must pass all courses without difficulty
Includes current courses
Eligible students that would like to go
Submit interest via to Dr. Coke IMMEDIATELY
Rank top two willing students and keep waiting list
Current nursing school grades
Current teachers’ recommendations
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