Dominican Republic: Nursing
January 2014
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two- thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the beautiful Caribbean. It shares the island with the Creole-French-speaking HAiti located at the Western end of the island. The group travels west close to the Haitian border to a town called Matas de Farfan. this area is quite arid beacuase of the significant rain shadow produced by the northern central moutains.
Academics:
- 3 URI Credits
- Pre-course work and orientation mandatory
- Community Health Education Project in Country
- Two weeks in country providing community service, health promotion and health education in prenatal clinic, senior center, nutrition center, head start program and viallages
- Post-trip session mandatory
- Grades will be based on activate participation, writing assignments, community health education project and fieldwork.
Housing and Dining:
While in the Dominican Republic, students will stay in a retreat center with dormitory style rooms for men and women, generally single to double occupancy; common dining areas for men and women. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared and provided Dominican style.
Cultural Activities:
Students will engage in cultural excursions while in the Domincan Republic including: visits to Zona de Colonial and Parque Colon.
Program Fee: TBA |
| 3 URI Credits | Round-trip airfare | Accommodations |
| Two meals per day | First and last night in Santo Domingo | Travel to and from Santo Domingo |
NOTE: All fees subject to change
AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
Program Deadlines |
| Application Deadline: TBA | Final Payment Due: January 1, 2014 |
For information, please contact:
| Program Director | URI Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator |
| Alicia J. Curtin, PhD, RN | Kelly Watts |
| College of Nursing | Office of International Education |
| 401-874-5340 | 401-874-2019 |
| acurtin@mail.uri.edu | spoie@etal.uri.edu |
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