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The purpose of the course is to advance the
understanding of nursing and health care from a
global point of view. An ecological perspective is
used to explore multiple determinants of health
in Thailand, with an emphasis on Thai culture
and related to traditional and Western style
practices.
You will be introduced to nursing education in
two major universities in Thailand, Chiang Mai
University and Mahidol University, and you will
have the chance to interact with Thai nursing
students in their clinical activities. You will also
have the opportunity to learn about prevention
and control of infectious disease through
lectures and field visits with staff from the USAID
organization.
Through this course, you will be able to
understand the relationship between global
health issues and your own practice in the
United States.
Prerequisite:
Admission to the UNF Nursing program
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Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and
primary city of Thailand. In the span of over two
hundred years, Bangkok has been the political,
social and economic center of not only Thailand
but also for much of South East Asia.
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The following fieldtrips and visits are (among
others) part of your academic programming:
Office of the Education Ministry
(HIV/AIDS Mission)
Boonchoo Thai Massage, Hang Dong District
Its influence in the arts, politics, fashion,
education, and entertainment, as well as being
the business, financial and cultural center of
Asia, has given Bangkok the status of a global
city.
IMT (International Training, Massage School)
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Maharaj
Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital
Well Baby Clinic, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang
Mai Hospital
Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally
significant city in northern Thailand, and is the
capital of Chiang Mai Province.
The city stands on the Ping River and is located
about 435 miles north of Bangkok, among some
of the highest mountains in the country. Chiang
Mai's historic importance is derived from its
strategic location on an ancient trade route: it
served as a major center for handcrafted goods,
umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and
woodcarving.
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In Bangkok, you will be accommodated in
housing on campus organized through Mahidol
University as well as one night in a centrally
located hotel.
Orphanage for children orphaned by
HIV/AIDS, Bangkok
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Some examples of the extracurricular activities
in Chiang Mai and Bangkok are:
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Elephant Camp
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The Royal Palace
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Buddhist Temples
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Night market
The costs for these group activities are included
in the program registration fee.
Nursing Students
at Mahidol University
In Chiang Mai, you will be staying in a hotel just
outside the campus of Chiang Mai University.
Besides these activities, you will have time on
your own to explore other sites and location
according to your personal interest.
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safety orientation meeting organized by the
International Center (time/date/place-TBA), as
well as all mandatory orientation meetings
conducted by the faculty leader.
Approximate cost for the course program is
$1,150. This price includes international health
and emergency evacuation insurance, field trips,
lodging, domestic airfare and first class train
ticket.
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tuition, international airfare, and personal
purchases such as optional excursions, books
and meals (personal expenses are estimated at
$350 but could be more or less depending upon
one’s own spending habits).
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 Program fee: $1,150
 International airfare (estimate): $1,600
 Personal expenses (estimate): $350
This estimate does not include UNF tuition.
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for program fee of $1,150:
 Deposit: Dec 5, 2008
($750)
 Second payment: Jan 30, 2009
($400)
Students are responsible for purchasing their
own airplane ticket (estimated at $1,600).
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Department of Nursing
Building 39a, Room 4114
Brooks College of Health
University of North Florida
Phone: 904-620-1465
E-mail: croush@unf.edu
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International Center
Building 10, Room 2470
University of North Florida
Phone: 904-620-2657
E-mail: uli.decker@unf.edu
 Learn about health care from a global
point of view.
 Interact with Thai nursing students and
USAID staff members.
 Experience culinary and cultural arts of
Thailand.