Office of Global Partnership & Engagement
Global Nursing Experiences
Global Nursing Experiences
The community health experience offered by Global Partnership and Engagement enables undergraduate students to learn first-hand about international health care while delivering nursing education and services to residents. Students have the opportunity to develop interprofessional health care relationships, explore different cultures, and become globally educated registered nurses.
Register for the 3 credit hour course: NUR 4635L Public Health Clinical
University of Chester
Join an immersive global nursing clinical experience in collaboration with the University of Chester in Chester, England. Gain hands-on experience working in local community clinics, non-profits alongside experienced professionals. This unique program integrates art, music, and social prescribing into the clinical agenda, offering a holistic approach to healthcare. Enhance your nursing education while learning about the UK healthcare system and exploring the country’s rich history and culture!
Faculty Lead: Elizabeth “Betty” Jordan, DNSc, FAAN
Universidad Del Norte (Uninorte)
Join an immersive global nursing study abroad program in Barranquilla, Colombia, in collaboration with Uninorte’s School of Nursing. This unique experience allows you to engage with local community clinics, nonprofits, and neighborhoods that have partnered with Uninorte for years, providing valuable insights into global healthcare practices. Beyond the clinical experience, immerse yourself in Colombia’s rich culture with museum visits, a day trip to Cartagena, and guided tours of historic monuments. This program offers an incredible opportunity to develop a global perspective on nursing, build lasting connections with local professionals, and gain unforgettable life experiences in one of South America’s most vibrant regions!
Faculty Lead: Ivonne Hernandez, PhD, RN, IBCLC
Global Citizens Award
As part of the University of South Florida’s Global Citizens Project, undergraduate students in the College of Nursing have the opportunity to earn the Global Citizen Award, a distinction that recognizes and rewards their commitment to global engagement. Students can fulfill the award requirements through a combination of academic and experiential activities tailored to their interests. These may include attending on-campus events, completing Global Citizens coursework, studying abroad, participating in community service, conducting undergraduate research, securing internships, or studying a foreign language.
Visit Global Citizens Award for more information.
Student Fulbright
Established in 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest exchange program in the U.S., providing students with opportunities to pursue international graduate study in more than 155 countries. During the grant period, the student meets, works, lives with, and learns from people in the host country. The program facilitates cultural exchange through interaction in the classroom, field, and home, allowing the student to gain an appreciation of others' viewpoints, beliefs, lifestyles, and reasoning.
Visit Student Fulbright for more information.