The School of Nursing encourages students at all degree levels to develop
an understanding of global health issues and of cultural, economic, and
social factors that affect health and healthcare in the United States as
well as abroad. The school provides opportunities to help students learn
about health in cultures that are different than their own, including
Citizens of the World Awards, faculty-led short (one to three weeks) study abroad
programs, one-term faculty-led undergraduate study abroad programs, and
options for independent international study or research at partner schools
of nursing. The University of Washington Office of International Programs
& Exchanges also offers many opportunities for students to travel and
study abroad.
Citizens of the World Scholar Travel Awards
R. Hunter Simpson Global Service Learning Fellowship
SoN Faculty-Led International Programs
Exploration Seminars
UW Office of International Programs & Exchanges
School of Nursing Partnerships with Schools of Nursing
in Other Countries
Global Health Resource Center
LIFE Database: Linking International Faculty Expertise
Nursing Volunteer Websites
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)
State Department Students Abroad Web Site
These travel grants usually cover airfare to support a student's participation in
an experience abroad or in a US culture different from the student's own.
Students may apply for funds for independently arranged international experiences,
for faculty-led study abroad programs, and for programs organized by other
organizations. Applications are due April 1, 2009. For complete
guidelines and application information, click
here.
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The R. Hunter Simpson Global Service Learning Fellowship
gives students the opportunity to pursue meaningful service learning and immersion experiences
in health care and society in a culture very different from their own. A top priority is
international health, but cross-cultural work in this country also qualifies for this support.
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The School of Nursing offers several faculty-led programs abroad. BSN students may apply
to spend their senior Autumn Quarter in Thailand or Winter Quarter in Costa Rica with UW SoN
faculty members who teach the same required curriculum as offered those quarters in Seattle.
For 2009-2010, these programs are suspended due to budget constraints.
Past Program Information
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These short programs take advantage of the interim between summer and autumn quarters.
For complete details, see the UW 2009
Exploration Seminar website.
Attend an information session!
For 2009, four faculty from the School of Nursing are leading Exploration Seminars in
India, Italy, Switzerland, and South Korea. For more details, see:
Additionally, in prior years faculty member Catherine Carr has led a group of eight graduate
and undergraduate nursing students on a two-week immersion experience focused on midwifery
in rural Guatemala. Information on how this opportunity may be sought will become available
in early spring quarter.
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The UW Office of International Programs
& Exchanges (IPE) site provides information about
numerous study abroad programs, particularly for undergraduates. Some are organized
and led by UW faculty; some are organized by other universities and colleges in the US
and abroad, with the UW accepting credits from these schools. Many of these are not
compatible with nursing curriculum, but there are some summer opportunities with health
components. IP&E also offers some scholarships for students participating in UW study
abroad programs. Students can apply for
scholarships through IPE.
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The School of Nursing has partnership agreements
with a number of nursing schools abroad, particularly in Asia. All of these schools have
some faculty members who are fluent in English; many of the schools offer some courses in
English. Students who are interested in undertaking graduate research collaboration, a
term abroad, or a short visit to one of these schools should contact
sarross at uw dot edu for further information and
contact information.
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The Global Health Resource
Center (GHRC) connects individuals interested in global health, coordinates activities,
events and information, and catalyzes opportunities for international exchange. See, in
particular, the calendar of events, newsletter, and listserv.
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This UW Health Sciences database gives extensive information about faculty
and staff experiences, programs and expertise in countries all over the
world. You will need your UW NetID to access the database.
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The following are links to a few sites that list volunteer opportunities for nurses and
student nurses. Expect some redundancy among the sites.
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The Foundation for International Understanding
Through Students (FIUTS) provides opportunities for friendship and increased international
understanding. Come to meet people from around the world or around the corner and establish
links of friendship and communication.
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The US State Department’s web site tailored for
students going abroad. Inform yourself about travel docs, how to find embassies, travel insurance
and other preparations.
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