Explore Ireland!
This program is currently full.
This 6-day program in Ireland is for nurses in training so they can engage in a cultural experience in Ireland and their delivery of healthcare services. The nursing students will participate in in-classroom activities and lectures, SIM lab, and have opportunities to have community nursing experiences at outlying facilities in Ireland.
Dates: November 24-30, 2024
Approximate cost: $2700.00
Travel Organization: Celestial Voyagers
During the program, the students will engage with the University of Galway Nursing and Midwifery. The students will learn about:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate education in Higher Education Institutions in Ireland.
- Advanced practice roles in Ireland – similarities and contrasts with international experiences
- Learn about Ireland’s Critical Care Outreach Team
- Oncology from the Ireland perspective
- The influence of AI on Nurse Education and Healthcare
- Digital Technologies for Nursing Education
- Global Health – Reflections from Voluntary Work
- Clinical Skills Lab scenarios
- Irish healthcare system and provisions
- Top tips to succeed as an undergraduate student in nursing and transitioning to RN
- Nursing Research in Ireland
NURSING PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students who successfully complete the nursing program will be able to do the following:
- Understand how nursing students learn within the University of Galway Nursing and Midwifery School.
- Understand how health care is delivered in Ireland.
- Understand the University of Galway’s clinical and simulation tools.
- Understand how Ireland can achieve impressive health outcomes.
- Understand how research makes an impact on the health care system in Ireland.
- Interested students should talk to an advisor about registering for the course as NURS 499 Ireland.
CURRICULUM:
This program includes asynchronous sessions. Modules are asynchronous and must be completed on due dates noted within Canvas. There are pre-trip Zoom meetings that are set up before the trip. All pre-course work is identified within Canvas and must be completed before the trip to Ireland.
LEARN MORE:
Connect with Natalie Barlick-Reed via email at nab5316@psu.edu.
