1. Global Health Practicum NRSG 439

2. Our Stories

3. 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

4. Ghana

5. Zambia

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

7. Be challenged by your taken-for-granted world

8. See the impact of poverty

9. Recognize the power of relational practice

10. Understand suffering in a new way

11. And understand JOY in a new way

12. Work on community development projects

13. Be an advocate

14. Help to empower women

15. Experience the change that transforms and promotes understanding

16. Recognize expertise and strengths of the people

17. Create change through teaching

18. See the frailty of life

19. And the resilience...

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

21. Use Global Health Knowledge

22. 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

23. Global Health Practicum

24. 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-$6500.
Don’t forget about tuition…..you will also have to pay this (whether you’re here or in Africa!).
Included in program fee
Not included in program fee
Accommodations
On-site group transportation         
Entrance fees*
Guest lectures
Go Global Fee
Flight ($ )
Meals ($500)
Health or travel insurance ($200)
Immunizations (if necessary) ($ )
Visas ($50)
Personal spending money for communications, snacks, souvenirs, etc.  ( $ )
Some in country travel costs (taxis etc)
Extracurricular travel and accommodation costs

25. 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

26. Questions???