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NURS
680
San
Francisco State University
NURS 680 International Perspectives
in Nursing and Health Care
China,
2005
May 28 to June 11
Shanghai, Beijing |
Dr. Perry in
the Forbidden City, Beijing, China
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Dr. Perry (R)
and L & D Nurse, Shanghai
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION: (2 Units) Comparison of nursing and
health care in international venues with that
of the U.S. Involves travel as a group to cities
in China.
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Meet with nursing faculty and students
- Observe in classrooms
- Discuss similarities and differences
- Visit hospitals and clinics
- Discuss research in nursing
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Compare the nursing and health care |
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system
of China with that of the U.S. in relation
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a.
Educational preparation of nurses, |
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levels
of nursing education and |
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practice,and
licensure requirements. |
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b.
Professionalization of nursing |
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c.
Health care economics |
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d.
Selected indicators of health status |
2. Compare health care venues (e.g., |
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hospitals,
clinics) |
3. Compare recent research in nursing in
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China
with that in the U.S. |
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Nursery
in Chongquing, China |
Giving supplies
to Pharmacist for clinic |
Course
Structure and Process:
Students
will be required to participate in seminars and
discussion prior to travel to China accompanied
by the course instructor.
Planned experiences in China include visits to
the Chinese Nurses Association, nursing schools
and hospitals in Shanghai and Beijing, a hospital
where traditional Chinese medicine is practiced,
and
various cultural opportunities. Students will
have the opportunity to discuss educational preparation
of nurses, levels of education and practice, professionalization
of nursing, health care economics, indicators
of health status, and research in nursing and
health care with university administrators, faculty
and students, and staff nurses. |
Assignments:
Students
will be required to participate in seminars and
to keep a journal that documents comparisons within
and between countries visited with that of the
U.S. In addition, the journal will contain the
students’ responses and reaction to what
they have seen and experienced. Students may choose
to include the journal in a portfolio which documents
achievement of objectives through presentation
of photos and memorabilia.
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Talking with nurse
in clinic in rural Thailand
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| Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based upon participation in
seminars and activities, and completeness of the
journal. The journal must be submitted within
one week after the end of the course.
The
university grading system will be used
(A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69,
F = 59 and below; CR/NC).
Required Textbooks and Readings:
Handouts and articles will be assigned related
to the country (China) to be visited.
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Fees
and Associated Costs:
Students must register for the course. Students
will be responsible for their own travel expenses.
Students
must purchase an international student identification
card and travel insurance.
The
course and student participation will adhere to
guidelines of the SFSU Office of International
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For more information, contact
Dr. Shannon Perry at seperry@sfsu.edu
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Forms:
NURS
Hold Harmless Form I NURS
Medical Consent Form
Tips
for a Comfortable Flight
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you care having trouble downloading the forms,
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