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The University
of Botswana was
founded in 1982 and has become a strong educational
presence throughout Botswana and Southern Africa. In
addition to its twelve undergraduate programs, the
University offers a range of graduate programs, including
a Master of Nursing Science.
The University of Botswana
hosted a number of Penn students during the Summer
of 2004.
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The
Global Forum for Health Research is
an independent international foundation established
in Geneva (Switzerland) in 1998 with the objective
of helping correct the 10/90 gap in health research.
Penn students Ashley Abbott (left
on photo) interned at the 7th Global Forum for Health
Research in Geneva, Switzerland, where she presented
a paper, titled,
"Breastfeeding and HIV/AIDS Transmission"
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The International
Council of Nurses is a federation
of national nurses’ associations (NNAs),
representing nurses in more than 120 countries...
and works to ensure quality nursing care for
all...
Elyssa Vasas, Penn PhD student, and Kate
Fillo, BSN student, were interning at the International
Council of Nurses in Geneva this summer.
(see, Reflections)
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Elyssa Vasas
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Kate
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International Student
Exchange Program
Israeli masters students from Hebrew Hadassah
University visited Penn-Nursing for an Enrichment Program in July
2004. |
Dr. Keane and Israeli
visitors |
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International Student
Exchange Program
Penn nursing students,
James Rodgers and Margaret
Crighton, were getting an overview of the seniors'
activities schedule while visiting a senior center
in Hong Kong.
Dr. Sarah Kagan (center) is adding valuable cross-cultural insights to enhancing
the students' understanding of the diverging approaches to health care in China
and the US. |
Penn students in Hong Kong |
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| Selected Penn
Nursing Students Studying Abroad |
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While Studying
Abroad at the University of Botswana Sarah
King and Rebecca
Nanasi observed how the
role of nurses in Botswana's health
care system differs from that of nurses in the US. They
reported on their experiences in
a paper, titled
"Nurses' Role in HIV/AIDS Care in Botswana: Sharing
a Study Abroad Experience in Comparative Health Systems,"
presented (via Beth Ann Swan) at the ICOWHI
15th Congress 2004 - Sao Pedro,
Sao Paulo, Brazil.
>>>more
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Sarah King & Rebecca Nanasi |
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 Carmel
Bogle, Ruth
Masterman (left) and Nancy Etzel (right)
participated in a Study Abroad experience at the Universidad
Autonoma del Estado de Morelos in Cuernavaca, Mexico. They
presented Traditional
Medicine, Modern Medicine and Culture in
Mexico at
the International Brown Bag Lecture Series
on September 27, 2004. |
Nancy Masterman and Carmel Bogle with Mexican nurse |
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Penn
Nursing-Wharton undergraduate student, Ali
Jaffer, presented
a paper in Turkey, titled, "Merging
Nursing and Business Education for Nurse Managers of the
Future" and he completed a 2004 Summer
Internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva.
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Penn
nursing students, James
Rodgers and Margaret
Crighton, were getting an overview of the seniors'
activities schedule while visiting a senior center in
Hong Kong.
Dr.
Sarah Kagan (center) is adding valuable cross-cultural
insights to enhancing the students' understanding of
the diverging approaches to health care in China and
the US.
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Hong Kong |
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A group of Penn
Nursing students traveled to Bangkok, Thailand in April
2004. They visited Mahidol University's School of Nursing,
Bangkok Hopital and other health care providers in the
city.
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Thailand |
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Penn Nursing's Pamela Jackson Malik, Sr.
Rose Kershbaumer, Sarah King and Rebecca Nanasi are pictured
with their colleagues at the Otsoe Clinic in
Local Council Home-Based Care NGO, Botswana. |
Nurses in Botswana |
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| International
Students at Penn Nursing |
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Our international students
are true assets to our educational program. Seeing them
excel in spite of many hardships is a humbling experience
for their classmates. As their professors, we observe
their progress to leadership positions in their countries,
filling us with pride and joy. |
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50 International Students are at Penn Nursing |
| Bachelor
of Science in Nursing students |
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of Science in Nursing students |
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Our International Students come from |
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Bahamas
Canada
China
Denmark
Great Britain
Guatemala
India
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Malawi |
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Malaysia
Nigeria
Philippines
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Ukraine
Vietnam
Zimbabwe |
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International Brown Bag Roundtable Discussions |
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Nursing Care in Mexico
Examined Cross-Culturally
Carmel Bogle (pictured on the left) and Ruth Masterman (center) presented
reflections on their Study
Abroad experience in Mexico at the brown bag roundtable lecture Series
on September 27. Nancy Etzel (right) had also been at the Universidad Autonoma
del Estado de Morelos over the summer. She led two brown bag roundtable discussions
on Cuba (11/22) and Thailand (10/18). |
Carmel Bogle, Ruth Masterman
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| International
Brown Bag Lecture Series Schedule, Spring 2005 |
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Sara Jacoby |
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January 2005
Summer Internship in Uganda |
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Elyssa Vasas |
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February 2005
Summer Internship at the International Council of Nurses, Geneva, Switzerland |
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Maria Lara |
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March 2005
Nursing in Venezuela |
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Claudia Asensio |
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April 2005
Nursing in Guatemala |
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| International
Brown Bag Lecture Series Schedule, Fall 2004 |
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Sarah King & Rebecca
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September 27, 2004
Botswana (see, Reflections) |
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Carmel Bogle & Ruth Masterman |
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September 27, 2004
Mexico |
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Rebecca White |
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October 18, 2004
Canada |
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Nancy Etzel |
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October 18, 2004
Thailand |
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Sara Jacoby &
Gabrielle Mashbaum |
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October 18, 2004
Israel |
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Kristina Ng & James Rodgers |
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November 22, 2004
Nursing in Hong Kong (see, Reflections)
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Nancy Etzel |
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November 22, 2004
Cuba |
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Eunhee Cho |
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December 6, 2004
Nursing in Korea
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Yu-Ru Lin & Hsin-Yi
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December 6, 2004
Nursing in Taiwan |
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