Clinical Rotations & Comparative Nursing & Healthcare in India
Chennai, Delhi and Dehradun - India
December 15, 2008 - January 7, 2009 (Clinical Rotations)
December 29, 2008 - January 16, 2009 (Comparative Nursing)
December 15, 2008 - January 16, 2009 (Combined Program)
Nursing 415, Nursing 418
Faculty Leader: Patti VanderLoop, N/E 317, 920-424-1171
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Join other UW Oshkosh students and faculty in Chennai and New Delhi, India, where you will examine nursing, health and health care in a diverse culture! Visit medical facilities, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Jamia Hamdard Universityand the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust School of Nursing. Meet with health care officials and attend academic sessions on Unani Medicine (alternative medicine).
GAIN PERSPECTIVES on international nursing and discover
how it differs from
national and regional activities;
DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING of international health care organizations
and agreements and compare to the United States;
UNDERSTAND THE NEED to analyze economic and non-economic factors
that may influence health and nursing in foreign countries;
GAIN KNOWLEDGE of alternative ways of structuring nursing organizations,
control procedures and performance evaluations;
ACHIEVE GREATER GLOBAL AWARENESS, especially in relation to
developing
economic markets; and
GROW PERSONALLY from new awareness of the increasingly complex global environment and from meeting the challenges of living and traveling in other countries.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
Saturday, November 15 from 1:00-3:00 in N/E 205.
Courses
Clinical Rotation
Nursing 418 - Clinical: Family and Community Nursing (3 credits)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of nursing major through Junior II level. Concurrent with or completion of Nursing 416.
Comparative Nursing & Healthcare
Nursing 415 - International Studies in Nursing (3 credits)
Prerequisite:
Nursing 315; acceptance into the College of Nursing or registered nursing student
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
All accommodation is tentative and will not be confirmed until approximately two weeks before travel.
Chennai (both programs)
Housing facilities at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute can accommodate up to 1600 students on campus. UW Oshkosh students will
stay in special suites on campus with an attached bathroom, hot water
and air conditioning. All rooms are provided with basic furniture like
a desk, table and chair in addition to a cot.
Student Mess (commons) and Dining Facilities
The student mess serves both non vegetarian and vegetarian foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, restaurants are available within the campus.Agra (Comparative Nursing & Healthcare only)
Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre; Contact: Fatehabad Road, Agra 282 003, India; Tel: 011-91-562-233 0800; Fax: 011-91-562-233 0850; Email: reservations.jpa@jaypeehotels.com.
Delhi (Comparative Nursing & Healthcare only)
Hotel Rajhans "Hotel Raj Hans lies in the huge property of Surajkund tourist complex. It has a splendid architectural design, that plays up the inter-locking octagonal motif. Delightfully decorated interiors of guest rooms look out to a central poolside or the greens outside." Contact: Delhi Office: Haryana Govt. Tourist Bureau, 36, Janpath,
Chanderlok Building, New Delhi; Phone: 011-23-324-910-11; Fax: 011-23-713-373; haryanatourism74@hotmail.com
Dehradun (Comparative Nursing & Healthcare only)
Himalayan College of Nursing
Schedule
Tentative itineraries for December 2008/January 2009. These itineraries will be updated as planning progresses.
Clinical Rotation
| Mon | Dec 15 | depart U.S. |
| Wed | Dec 17 | arrive Chennai |
| Thurs-Sat | Dec 18-20 | Clinicals |
| Sun | Dec 21 | free day |
| Mon-Wed | Dec 22-24 | clinicals |
| Thurs | Dec 25 | free day |
| Fri-Sat | Dec 26-27 | clinicals |
| Sunday | Dec 28 | free day |
| Mon-Wed | Dec 29-31 | Clinicals |
| Thurs | Jan 1 | holiday (free day) |
| Fri | Jan 2 | clinicals |
| Sat | Jan 3 | programming |
| Sun | Jan 4 | free day |
| Mon | Jan 5 | programming |
| Tues | Jan 6 | Sri Ramachandra Conference |
| Wed | Jan 7 | Return to the U.S. or continue on with Comparative Nursing & Healthcare group |
Comparative Nursing & Healthcare
| Mon | Dec 29 | depart U.S. |
| Wed | Dec 31 | arrive Chennai |
| Thurs | Jan 1 | holiday |
| Fri-Sat | Jan 2-3 | programming |
| Sun | Jan 4 | free day |
| Mon | Jan 5 | programming |
| Tues | Jan 6 | Sri Ramachandra Conference |
| Wed | Jan 7 | Transfer to Dehradun |
| Thur-Mon | Jan 8-12 | Dehradun |
| Tues | Jan 13 | Transfer to Agra |
| Wed | Jan 14 | Agra; evening return to Delhi |
| Thurs | Jan 15 | Jamia Hamdard/Unani Medicine |
| Fri | Jan 16 | Return to the U.S. |
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage:
- International - American Airlines
- Domestic - Jet Airways
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage:
- International - American Airlines
- Domestic - Jet Airways
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
CLINICAL ONLY
Meeting Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 2008 at 06:15 (am)
Departure Time: 06:30 (am)
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
Monday, December 15, 2008
10:00 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in
13:20 Depart on flight 1362, American Airlines
16:35 Arrive JFK International Airport (New York)
18:00 Depart JFK on flight 225, Jet Airways
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
00:05 Arrive Chennai International Airport
Tuesday, January 6 / Wednesday, January 7, 2009
t.b.d. Depart Sri Ramachandra for Chennai airport
01:35 Depart Chennai on flight 226, Jet Airways
12:40 Arrive JFK International Airport (New York)
17:30 Depart JFK on flight 705, American Airlines
19:35 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh - on own
CLINICAL AND NURSING & HEALTH (BOTH PORTIONS)
Meeting Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 2008 at 06:15 (am)
Departure Time: 06:30 (am)
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
Monday, December 15, 2008
10:00 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in
13:20 Depart on flight 1362, American Airlines
16:35 Arrive JFK International Airport (New York)
18:00 Depart JFK on flight 225, Jet Airways
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
00:10 Arrive Chennai International Airport
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
t.b.d. Depart Sri Ramachandra for Chennai airport
06:45 Depart Chennai for Delhi on flight 822, Jet Airways
09:30 Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
Friday, January 16, 2009
t.b.d. Depart hotel for Indira Gandhi International Airport
03:05 Depart on flight 230, Jet Airways
07:50 Arrive Brussels International Airport
10:10 Depart Brussels on flight 228, Jet Airways
12:40 Arrive JFK International Airport (New York)
16:05 Depart JFK on flight 1369, American Airlines
17:50 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: Friday, January 16, 2009 at 21:30
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
NURSING & HEALTH ONLY
Meeting Date & Time: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 04:45 (am)
Departure Time: 05:00 (am)
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
Monday, December 29, 2008
08:30 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in
11:50 Depart on flight 1184, American Airlines
15:00 Arrive Newark International Airport (New Jersey)
18:30 Depart Newark on flight 227, Jet Airways
Wednesday, December 30, 2008
07:50 Arrive Brussels International Airport
10:05 Depart Brussels on flight 225, Jet Airways
Thrusday, December 31, 2008
00:10 Arrive Chennai International Airport
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
t.b.d. Depart Sri Ramachandra for Chennai airport
06:45 Depart Chennai for Delhi on flight 822, Jet Airways
09:30 Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
Friday, January 16, 2009
t.b.d. Depart hotel for Indira Gandhi International Airport
03:05 Depart on flight 230, Jet Airways
07:50 Arrive Brussels International Airport
10:10 Depart Brussels on flight 228, Jet Airways
12:40 Arrive JFK International Airport (New York)
16:05 Depart JFK on flight 1369, American Airlines
17:50 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: Friday, January 16, 2009 at 21:30
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
Clinical Rotation
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$810 |
Program fee estimate is based on a minimum of 10 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants. |
$° |
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| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$73 |
Visa (on-line application) |
$2,050 |
Airfare (approximate; airfare fees will fluctuate) |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$2,273 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Indian Rupee = INR) | |
INR2,000 |
Meals |
INR4,000 |
Personal Spending Money (INR 4,000 - INR 8,000) |
INR6,000 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$135 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/4/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$3,218 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
| Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); transportation TO Chicago O'Hare by school bus (from UW Oshkosh);
all accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; most breakfasts, lunches and dinners; tours/visits and hotel transfers (including transportation and entrance fees)
listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and
will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure. Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; return transportation FROM Chicago O'Hare; visa fee; roundtrip airfare, including airfare between Chennai and New Delhi; textbooks; meals when traveling off campus (Chennai and New Delhi); all other food and beverages not specifically mentioned above; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request. |
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Comparative Nursing & Healthcare
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$1,720 |
Program fee estimate is based on a minimum of 10 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$73 |
Visa (on-line application) |
$1,690 |
Airfare (approximate; airfare fees will fluctuate) |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,913 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Indian Rupee = INR) | |
INR 2,000 |
Meals |
INR 4,000 |
Personal Spending Money (INR 4,000 - INR 8,000) |
INR 6,000 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$135 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/4/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$3,768 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
| Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); transportation to/from Chicago O'Hare by school bus (to UW Oshkosh);
all accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; most breakfasts, lunches and dinners; tours/visits and hotel transfers (including transportation and entrance fees)
listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and
will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure. Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; visa fee; roundtrip airfare, including airfare between Chennai and New Delhi; textbooks; meals when traveling off campus (Chennai and New Delhi); all other food and beverages not specifically mentioned above; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request. |
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Combined Programs: Clinicals AND Comparative Nursing & Healthcare
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
Program Fee Estimate Program fee estimate is based on a minimum of 10 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants. Expenses in U.S. Dollars Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) Passport & Pictures Visa (on-line application) Airfare (approximate; airfare fees will fluctuate) Immunizations Refund to eligible participants Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) Expenses in Foreign Currency (Indian Rupee = INR) Meals Personal Spending Money (INR 4,000 - INR 8,000) Total Expense Estimate while Abroad Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/4/08 (today's rate of exchange) Total Estimated Expenses Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); transportation from UW Oshkosh TO Chicago O'Hare by school bus; return transportation FROM Chicago O'Hare to UW Oshkosh by school bus; all accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; most breakfasts, lunches and dinners; tours/visits and hotel transfers (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations;visa fee; roundtrip airfare, including airfare between Chennai and New Delhi; textbooks; meals when traveling off campus (Chennai and New Delhi); all other food and beverages not specifically mentioned above; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
Our airfare estimates above are only good through September 15. After September 15 any students who apply either will pay a different fare or will need to book on a different flight.
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. |
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| Photos 2 passport sized photos (2” x 2”) taken by a professional passport photographer |
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| Photocopy of Driver's License photocopy will be used for the Indian Visa application |
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| Passport You must turn in a signed passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country. It must have at least TWO side-by-side blank pages (in addition to the notes pages). Your passport will be sent to the Consulate, along with your visa application, to apply for a visa. |
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| If you have traveled within the last
90 days to any of the countries listed below, you will also need
a yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to enter India.
A copy of the certificate should be sent in with your visa application
as a precaution against visa denial. (Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina
Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador,
French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia,
Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, or Venezuela) |
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| On-line Visa
Application for India (print the one-page summary and two-page form)
This
cannot be completed until you have your passport. |
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A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign
country into a passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit
that foreign country. U.S. Citizens require a visa to travel to India.
Information for completing the visa application by question number (for U.S. citizens): |
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Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Connaught Place (shopping)
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Dr. Patti VanderLoop, faculty leader from UW Oshkosh, will accompany both groups throughout the program in India. She can be reached at the hotels in Accommodation above or by cell phone: # t.b.d. upon arrival in India.
Chennai: Prof. Ramachandran, SriRamachandra Medical College & Research Institute; Address: 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600 116; Tel: 011-91-44-2476-6403 ext 8408; 011-91-44-482-8027-29, 31-33; Fax : 011-91-44-482-7008, 482-9039; Telex : 41-25050 PCO IN; srmc@hostindia.com.
New Delhi: Dean Bandana Bhattacharya, Jamia Hamdard University; Address: Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062 (India); Tel: 011-(91-11) 260-59-662; Fax. 011-(91-11) 260-59-663; bhattacharya42@yahoo.co.in.
Himalayas: Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust School of Nursing; Address: Swami Rama Nagar, P.O. Doiwala, Dehra Dun 248140 Uttarakhand, India; Tel: 011-91-135-2471321; Fax: 011-91-135-2471122; pns@hihtindia.org.
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