BS Nursing

Practicum in Transcultural Nursing in Belize

 Would you like to participate in an adventure of a lifetime?

How would it be to get involved in something bigger than yourself?

What would you think of going someplace else - and helping out?

  Think about going to Belize!

• Explore global health and its meaning and importance to the professional nurse.
• Develop an understanding of the culture of poverty in relation to the individual, family, and community.
• Identify common issues and needs affecting the health of selected rural third world people utilizing transcultural nursing models.
•  Understand current methods of healing and healthcare intervention in the host country.
•  Explore the dynamics of self determination and empowerment through a sustainable social and economic development model.
• Provide care to individuals and families in the host country.
• Explore the role of the nurse as a healthcare advocate and teacher for Individuals and families in the host country.