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Study Abroad Opportunity

Study Abroad Opportunity. Spring 2011 In Cameroon, Africa. Faculty. Donna H. Taliaferro, PhD, RN Associate Dean of Research Neal S. Rosenburg , PhD(c), RN Assistant Professor Patrick M. Ercole , MPH Biostatistician Holly J. Diesel, PhD, RN Assistant Professor. Background.

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Study Abroad Opportunity

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  1. Study Abroad Opportunity Spring 2011 In Cameroon, Africa

  2. Faculty • Donna H. Taliaferro, PhD, RN • Associate Dean of Research • Neal S. Rosenburg, PhD(c), RN • Assistant Professor • Patrick M. Ercole, MPH • Biostatistician • Holly J. Diesel, PhD, RN • Assistant Professor

  3. Background • A unique opportunity to participate in a 2-week cultural immersion program to West Africa. • Deliver a nursing educational intervention to Cameroonian students at the University of Buea • Participate in nursing research that expands to the existing knowledge surrounding HIV in a resource limited setting • Anchored in a nursing education framework, experience a culture which will broaden personal understanding of global health needs

  4. Course details • HIV Nursing: Caring and Concepts elective • NURS 4800R (Spring I 2011 term) • Etiology • Epidemiology • Psychosocial Dimensions • Managing the Care of the HIV-Infected person in a Resource Limited Setting

  5. Train-the-Trainer • Content • Overview of HIV illness (local and global perspectives) • Care of the pregnant patient infected with HIV • Post birth feeding decision making options • Process • Mini presentations by each US student • Active learning strategies in pod format of knowledge transfer • Research • US and Cameroonian Students as enrolled study participants

  6. Cultural Immersion • Partnerships with Cameroonian nursing students • March in the World Women’s Day Parade in Buea • Local dress • Pygmy camp site Lobe River tour in Kribi region • African Art museum with local dance and lunch • Mt. Cameroon climb (Optional with additional expense) • Limbe Fisherman’s market tour and lunch • Douala City Tour with visit to local craft market • Visit local primary school and student interaction activities in Kribi • Visit Animal Rehabilitation Center in Buea

  7. Incidentals • Program Cost: Approximately $4500-$6000 US dollars • Includes: Travel, lodging, most meals, entrance to cultural excursions • Tuition for 3-credit course (NURS 4800R) • Scholarship of $3500 available to each selected student to defray program costs

  8. Incidentals • Additional responsibility for the following: • Some meals • Souvenirs & personal purchases • Valid US Passport • Sufficient expiration date • Entry Visa into Cameroon • Immunizations • Yellow Fever vaccination • Up to date Tetanus • Hepatitis A • Medications • Malaria prophylaxis

  9. Program Requirements • Pre-licensure program • Currently enrolled • Any stage • By Spring I 2011 term, completion of (or current enrollment in) either of the following courses: • N3360 Nursing of the Childbearing Family • N4955 Women’s Health Nursing • Enrollment in N4800RHIV Nursing: Caring and Concepts in the Spring I 2011 academic term • French language competency is NOT required

  10. Application Process • Letters of support • Internal form (1) • External letter (1) • Personal statement • Student transcript (demonstrating G.P.A. and course requirements • Brochure & application available on BlackBoard • Completed application to 1st Floor Reception by 12pm on October 20, 2010

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