Description

Gain a hands on experience this spring! This clinical course will allow the nursing students to complete community health clinical, NUR 445 in Costa Rica and to provide care to clients of various ages in a variety of clinics under the direction of a Brockport Nursing faculty member in conjunction with clinic staff.

In Costa Rica you will:
- Visit the area of Costa Rica for 2 weeks,
- Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation that will maximize the benefits of your clinical experience,
- Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by Brockport.

Clinical Objectives:
- Integrate theories and concepts from nursing, liberal arts, sciences and humanities into professional nursing practices,
- Utilize the nursing process to provide holistic care through primary, secondary and tertiary preventions with clients in a variety of health care settings,
- Communicate effectively in therapeutic and professional relationships,
- Engage in evidence based practice in the care of client,
- Articulate a professional philosophy that reflects autonomy, advocacy, accountability, responsibility and ethical decision making,
- Collaborate with individuals, families and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal client stability,
- Integrate skills of critical thinking, management and leadership to promote client wellness to improve health care delivery,
- Evaluate nursing care outcomes within the context of client's values.
- Your experience on the Costa Rica Program will:
- Integrate you into Costa Rica's health care system,
- Make you a better community health student,
- Expand your outlook on the world,
- Build your self-esteem and self-confidence,
- Greatly enhance your career prospects.