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UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO EXPAND GLOBAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS
April 2008
The UW School of Nursing is committed to expanding global opportunities for students
that include course work, research, service learning, and clinical practice. While the
School has mechanisms for undergraduate students to study abroad with UW faculty, the School
aims to but does not yet have a mechanism for graduate students to fulfill degree program
requirements at international sites. This message is one of a series of planned updates
to inform the School community of progress being made toward meeting this aim.
At the current time, Sarah Ross, Director of International Programs, is communicating with
University administration to explore frameworks and policy that might allow the School of
Nursing to take next steps in the development of international possibilities for its graduate
students. Some of the questions that will be addressed in the process include legal and
regulatory issues, appropriate restrictions on clinical and/or research experiences, faculty
involvement and liability, selection of suitable overseas partners, third-party relationships,
projected time for roll out implemented with due diligence, and student status issues.
Students currently enrolled in a School of Nursing program who have questions regarding
these issues may sign up at the front desk in Room T310 to be invited to a May 2008 question
and answer session. Updates will be posted on this page.
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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 each year on March 1st. 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.
Additionally, both graduate and undergraduate students may apply to the short-duration
August-September interim program in Guatemala focused on midwifery.
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These short programs take advantage of the interim between summer and autumn quarters.
For complete details, see the UW 2008
Exploration Seminar website.
For 2008, four faculty from the School of Nursing are leading Exploration Seminars in
India, Italy, Russia, and South Korea. For more details, see:
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The UW Office of International Programs & Exchanges (IP&E) 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, such as the School of Nursing Thailand Study Abroad Program. Students
can apply for such scholarships after they have been accepted to a study abroad
program. For more information, click here.
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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 u dot washington 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.
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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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