Nursing Clinical Rotations in India
Location: Chennai - India
Dates: December 27, 2009 - January 12, 2010
Course: Nursing 418
Contact: Patti VanderLoop, N/E 317, 920-424-1171 or Rosann Geiser, N/E 424, 424-1155
Details: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/india.php
Comparative Nursing & Healthcare in India
Location: Chennai, Delhi and Dehradun - India
Dates: January 1 - 18, 2010
Course: Nursing 415
Contact: Shelly Lancaster, N/E 325, 920-424-7222; Paula McNiel, N/E 523, 424-2126
Details: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/india.php
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Complete clinical rotations in Chennai India!
Compare nursing & healthcare in India while on a journey with other UW Oshkosh students and faculty in Chennai, New Delhi, and Dehradun, 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
to be announced
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
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 have been updated since the UW Oshkosh group traveled to India in January 2009. 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.Dehradun (Comparative Nursing & Healthcare only)
Himalayan College of Nursing Swami Ram Ashram in Rishikesh (also called Sadhana Mandir). Tel: 011-91-13-5243-1693. Address: Swami Ram Ashram on Bairaj Road.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 Intercontinental Lalit; Address: Barakhamba Ln,
Connaught Place, New Delhi; Phone: 011-91-11-4444-7777; Fax: Fax: 011-91-11-4444-1234;
E-mail: newdelhi@thelalit.com
Delhi Airport (Comparative Nursing & Healthcare only)
Radisson Hotel (6 hours only: 6PM to Midnight); Address: National Highway-8, New Delhi; US Reservations Phone Number: 1 800-395-7046; Phone number from WITHIN India: Toll-free +
1800 1800 333; Phone: 011-91-11-2677-9191; Fax: 011-91-11-2677-90.
Schedule
2009/2010
The ground itinerary below DOES NOT include travel dates! Your flight schedule will include these dates.
December 27
Clinicals
group departs the US
December 29
Clinials
group arrives Chennai, India
December 29-January 11
Clinicals program in Chennai
January 1
Nursing & Healthcare group departs the US
January 3
Nursing & Healthcare group meets Clinicals group in Chennai
January 11
One student and two professors depart Chennai for the United States.
Remaining students and professors fly to New Delhi and then travel by bus to Dehradun
January 11-15
Dehradun
January 15
Depart Dehradun for Delhi by bus and spend the night in a hotel in Delhi.
January 16
Depart Delhi for Agra. Visit to Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
January 17
Depart for Delhi, spending a few hours in a Delhi hotel near the airport to get ready for the return flight to the U.S. Depart the hotel at 11PM.
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, checked and excess baggage:
- refer to the information on your e-ticket
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: 6:30 in the morning on Sunday, December 27
Departure Time: 6:45 in the morning on Sunday, December 27
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
See your e-ticket for details
Return to UW Oshkosh - on your own
CLINICAL AND NURSING & HEALTH (BOTH PORTIONS)
Meeting Date & Time: 6:30 in the morning on Sunday, December 27
Departure Time: 6:45 in the morning on Sunday, December 27
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
See your e-ticket for details
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: 10:45 in the evening on Monday, January 18
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
NURSING & HEALTH ONLY
Travel to O'Hare - on your own
Flight
See your e-ticket for details
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: 10:45 in the evening on Monday, January 18
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
Clinical Rotation
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$890 |
This estimate is based on a minimum of 16 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants during the fall interim 2009. |
$° |
|
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$73 |
Visa (on-line application) |
$1,980 |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
$2,253 |
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 |
$127 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/4/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$3,270 |
Total Estimated Expenses for 09/10 This expense estimate is just $2 higher than in 08/09! |
| 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. |
|
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 | |
°$1,916 |
This estimate is based on a minimum of 16 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants during the fall interim 2009. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$73 |
Visa (on-line application) |
$2,080 |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
$2,353 |
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 |
$127 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/4/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$4,396 |
Total Estimated Expenses in 09/10 This expense estimate is $578 higher than in 08/09. $400 is due to higher airfare. |
| 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. |
|
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 This estimate is based on a minimum of 16 Clinical participants and 17 Nursing & Health Care participants during the fall interim 2009. Expenses in U.S. Dollars Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) Passport & Pictures Visa (on-line application) Airfare Immunizations 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 in 09/10
This expense estimate is $167 higher than in 08/09.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
STEP I
Read the study abroad application instructions and complete the GENERAL Office of International Education application as outlined on our Apply page.
In addition, access PROGRAM-SPECIFIC application materials as needed from below on this page.
STEP II
Program-specific documents due by the application deadline.
There are no additional program-specific application requirements due by this deadline.
STEP III
Program-specific documents due by the Friday following the application deadline.
| 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 |
- Visa Type - Tourist Visa
Other Deadlines
Additional program-specific documents due
by the first Friday in November.
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.
If you will have traveled within 90 days of departure for India 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)
On-line Visa Application for India (print the one-page summary and two-page form) This cannot be completed until you have your passport.
You will need a major credit card.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.
Type your answers into the on-line form. PRINT the form and sign it in blue ink. *
To access the correct application form, click on the Visa Application link above and select the following:
Information for completing the visa application by question number (for U.S. citizens):
#9 Are you a permanent/long-term resident in USA? No #13 Phone Enter your phone number WITHOUT dashes or spaces. #15 Profession student #16 a Employer's Name Univ of Wisconsin Oshkosh #16 b Employer's Address 800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
USA#19 Passport Issued At This is the "authority" on your passport. If your passport is new, this is likely "Department of State". #22 Spouse You must complete this even if you aren't married. Choose "United States" and type in "I am not married" #24 Type of Visa Required Tourist #25 Places you Plan to Visit Your answer will be different depending on which program/s you are applying to:
Chennai
OR
Chennai, Delhi, Agra, Dehradun#26 Period of Visa Six Months Multiple Entry #31 Object of Journey Your answer will be different depending on which program/s you are applying to:
To visit nursing schools in Chennai
OR
To visit nursing schools in Chennai and Dehradun#32 Are you traveling on behalf of a company? No #33 Expected date of departure from USA If participating in the clinicals, type in December 27, 2009.
If participating in the Nursing & Healthcare program, type in January 1, 2010.#343 Expected date of arrival in India If participating in the clinicals, type in December 28, 2009.
If participating in the Nursing & Healthcare program, type in January 2, 2010.#35 Port of arrival in India Chennai or Delhi #37 a Name and address of Reference in India Prof. Ramachandran
SriRamachandra Medical College & Research Institute
1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur
Chennai-600 116
#37 b Name and address of Reference in Applicant's Country Jenna Graff
UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901Shipping Method Shipping Already Paid With Another Application Shipping Address UW Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin Address Line 1 (2, etc.) Office of Intl Ed
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
54901
USAPayment Method You must pay by credit card. Wait for your application to load.
Click on the printer icon just above the bar code.
Done Don't forget to click on "DONE" at the bottom of the form after you've printed!
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Office of International Education Trip Preparation Resources
U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
Center for Disease Control (up-to-date information on immunizations)
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) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
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 private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will 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
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Maria Carvalho : Front Line Advisor - oie@uwosh.edu
- Tom Kiekhafer : Program Manager - kiekhaft@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
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
Patti VanderLoop, faculty leader from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the clinicals group. She can be reached at the hotels in Accommodation above or by cell phone: 011-91-(number to be determined upon arrival in India).
Shelly Lancaster, faculty leader from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the Nursing & Healthcare group. She can be reached at the hotels in Accommodation above or by cell phone: 011-91-(number to be determined 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. (Contact at the accommodations: Manager's cell phone [the manager's name is Daboo]: 011-91-94-1205-5413.)
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