New Zealand - Nursing Field School

New Zealand Field School 2020

The New Zealand field school provides students with the opportunity to explore healthcare within Maori and South Pacific cultures while applying their skills in community clinics and hospital settings. Students will receive training on cultural safety and participate in cultural activities unique to New Zealand.

Students in NURS 190 and NURS 290 may also be interested in the Whitehorse Field School, offering a unique opportunity to experience community health care in a rural setting, and incorporating Indigenous health and healing practices.

Overview

Where

Wellington/Porirua, New Zealand

Partner

Whitireia

When

May-June, 2020

Courses offered

NURS 290 Consolidated Practice Experience 2

Cost

Approx. $3,300-$3,700

Cost includes

Transportation to and from the airport, accommodation, medical insurance, program-related activities, welcome and farewell dinner, and operational costs.

Cost excludes

• Tuition: $850
• Camosun Student Society Fees: $50
• Airfare: $1500 (estimate)
• Daily transportation: $100 (estimate)
• Recommended vaccinations and or medicines: Variable
• Daily meals, free time expenses and personal expenses: $30-$50/day

Accommodation

Shared housing/hostel. Details TBD

Deadline to apply

December 6, 2019

Scholarships

Camosun International Scholarship

One World International Scholarships

Instructor

Aileen Wood Meszaros

Sample Schedule

Proposed 2020 Schedule