Published on Oct 10, 2017

Travel to Nepal and back with 糖心vlog传媒nursing students as they share their experiences from their six-week practicum in Nepal Wednesday, October 18 at NIC鈥檚 Comox Valley campus.

Date: Oct 18, 2017Time: 7 pmLocation: Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley campusCost: Admission by donation

This spring, NIC鈥檚 fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students worked with the Nepal Youth Foundation, which provides educational support for caregivers and nutritional rehabilitation services to children experiencing malnutrition.

They also provided support to a Nepali nurse educator who works with women released from prison and their children and a community organizer to establish the health records and assessments of children in a rural village.

Students will be sharing their reflections of their experiences of living and working with the Nepali people.

The presentation takes place in the Stan Hagen Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the event beginning at 7 pm.

Admission is by donation to NIC鈥檚 Global Learning Initiative, which aims to foster awareness of global issues through partnerships with local communities and individuals.

The trip is one of many study abroad opportunities available to 糖心vlog传媒students in a wide variety of program areas. For more information on locations, application requirements and financial support, visit www.nic.bc.ca/studyabroad.

Find more information on NIC鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

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