How To Participate In International Cultural Immersion Experience

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1 Information Session ABSN Cultural Immersion Experiences for Spring 2015 cohort Duke University School of Nursing February 4, 2014 Office of Global & Community Health Affairs

2 Agenda Welcome Remarks & Introduction to International Cultural Immersion Experience (CIE) Julie Cusatis, Senior Manager of International Programs Introduction to Community Health Curriculum and CIE Timeline Dr. Michelle Hartman, Assistant Professor, ABSN Program Introduction to program sites and objectives Dr. Michelle Hartman, Assistant Professor, ABSN Program Julie Cusatis, Senior Manager of International Programs Nicaragua Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua Jamaica University of the West Indies Tanzania Kilema Hospital Cost of CIE (estimate) Julie Cusatis, Senior Manager of International Programs Financial aid opportunities, tuition, & method of payment Chloe Hayim, Director of Financial Aid Panel Discussion and Q&A with ABSN students Application, deadline, and general Q&A Julie Cusatis, Senior Manager of International Programs

3 Community Health Curriculum Identify the unique roles of the nurse in community and public health settings. Integrate professional nursing values when providing health services to populations. Utilize the nursing process, core public health functions, and basic public health sciences to plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based health services to diverse populations. Integrate mental health promotion and mental illness prevention strategies into the care of diverse populations. Establish effective, collaborative relationships with peers, professionals, and community partners who provide culturally-relevant health services to populations while maximizing the unique contributions of nursing. Analyze the influence of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors on the health of populations.

4 August 2015 Program Sites and Partners Jamaica: University of the West Indies (UWI) Nicaragua: Universidad Politécnica (UPOLI) Tanzania: Kilema Hospital, Moshi

5 Organization with College and University Nursing Programs Local nursing programs have contractual agreements with Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities DUSON usually contracts with local/regional university in foreign countries Students register with local/regional college for 2 weeks DUSON students have same access to MOH facilities as local/regional students

6 Key Components of International Cultural Immersion Experiences CIE programs typically include: Narrated windshield survey Rotation with observational and hands-on experience in a health center or polyclinic Home visits Environmental health inspection Cultural experiences

7 Jamaica In coordination with University of the West Indies Orientation to country, health system and UWI Narrated windshield survey of Kingston neighbourhoods and rural Jamaica Observational and hands-on experience in a Polyclinic rotating through primary care and public health services Home visit with a Public Health Nurse Health inspection with Environmental Health Officer

8 Cultural Experiences: Ochos Rios Cultural event Visit a city market Jamaica

9 Nicaragua - UPOLI Work with vulnerable people in remote, rural areas of Nicaragua Narrated windshield survey of Managua Hands-on experience rotating through primary care and public health services Conduct a community and environmental health assessment and design a project according to findings Conduct home health visits and work closely with a local family on health promotion and disease prevention Participate in a health fair Pair with UPOLI students Cultural enrichment

10 Nicaragua Cultural Experiences: Attend a cultural event Visit a public market Attend a cultural music event Sightseeing tour Excursion and Overnight Stay

11 Tanzania Kilema Hospital Work with vulnerable people in 150 bed district hospital; 45 minutes from Moshi. Walking orientation to population and services provided at Kilema Hospital Narrated windshield survey of Kilimanjaro region Hands-on experience with patients and staff in clinics Participate in home health visits to assess social determinants of health and core public health functions. Cultural enrichment

12 Tanzania Cultural Experiences: Observe lifestyle and cultural practices Trip to the market, visit the nearby town Attend a church service and other cultural events Safari

13 Mandatory sessions and activities Pre-Departure Program orientations Teambuilding/Predeployment trainings (4 in May-July) Submission of all forms/documents Travel Health Appointment Course requirements Your Return Program evaluation Official debriefing Poster presentation and other academic requirements Submission of photos

14 Cost of Trip for CIE Nicaragua: Program Fees: $2,500 Estimated Out of Pocket Expenses: $350* Jamaica: Program Fees: $2,500 Estimated Out of Pocket Expenses: $400* Tanzania: Kilema: Program Fees: $4,500 Estimated Out of Pocket Expenses: $150* NOTE: Out of Pocket Expenses include passport fees, airport entrance/exit fees, visa/work permits, some local transportation, some meals, etc. Additional spending money, souvenirs, etc. vary by student and have not been included in these calculations. *There may be additional fees for vaccinations and medications that are not covered by some student insurance (estimated $100-$250).

15 Financial Aid, Tuition/Program Fee and Method of Payment Applying for financial aid Registering for right section of courses Course Numbers Sections (TBD) Bursar s Bill Payment due date

16 Panel Discussion and Q&A with ABSN students Matthew Crabtree Ivy Hill Tara Hart Laura Barlow Moore Kelsey Spurrier

17 Q&A with students who traveled in August 2014 The warm salty night air greeted our group upon arrival to Jamaica. Eight of us, including our clinical instructor, began a two week cultural immersion trip to Kingston and surrounding areas of Jamaica.... Keeping an open mind and viewing the culture as different rather than good or bad is essential to having a good experience while on a cultural immersion trip. I recommend a positive and open attitude to the people, culture, and food: including the amazing curry and jerk seasonings! Lesley Cates, ABSN graudate The trip to Kilema Hospital, nestled in the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro, was a truly eye-opening and life changing experience.... I was not as shocked by the poverty, road conditions, living conditions or the general lay out of the country upon arrival. I was, however, absolutely amazed at how happy all of the people of Tanzania were all the time.... The patients walked miles to receive care, sat in line without a single complaint and were extremely thankful for all of the care they received. Newt Turk, ABSN graduate

18 ABSN STUDENT CIE APPLICATION PROCESS Online Application: Be sure to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE: Open House: Friday, January 30, 2015 Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 11 Group Interview: Friday, February 20 Pearson pm 2pm 2pm 3pm 3pm 4pm Student Notification: week of March 6 Acceptance Deadline: week of March 27 Acceptance Forms Due: week of March 27 Miscellaneous Forms/Paperwork: various Bursar Bill Due: Tuesday, May 12 Pre-departure Orientations (4-2hr): TBD May - July Global Trip (2 weeks): TBD 8/9/2015 8/23/2015 Post-CIE Reflection/Debrief: TBD September

19 Post Acceptance Paperwork Requirements Specific document requirements vary by country and will be communicated in detail after students are notified of CIE placements. It is your responsibility to provide all required forms by the expressed deadline. Requirements may include: Participation Agreement * Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement * Financial Responsibility Form * Terms and Conditions Form * Emergency Contact Form* Photo Release Form * Copy of Passport, Insurance Card (front and back) Visa, Work Permit, Visitors Pass (site specific) Vaccination and Immunization Form (site specific) Travel Check Sheet (site specific) *deadline 3/27/2015

20 Questions? For more information contact: The Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives Julie Cusatis, Senior Manager of International Programs (919)