Transcript PowerPoint Presentation

International
Placements
Information
Session
November 9, 2015
Delivered by:
Nancy Purdy, RN, PhD
Associate Director, Collaborative Degree Program
Gina Marasco, RN, BScN, MSN
Manager, Office of Simulation, Student Placements and Advising (OSSPA)
Agenda
• Welcome
• Background
• Introduction (GLOBE Committee, Rural Placements, History, Goals, Terms
of Reference)
• Academic Criteria
• Process
•
•
•
•
Preparation
Planning stages
Documents and useful resources
Website links
• Q&A
2
Introduction
• GLOBE Committee
• Global Learning Opportunities and Broadening Experiences
• History:
• Enhancing Student Engagement and Success
• Health: A Global Perspective
• Goals, Terms of Reference:
• To develop and enhance curriculum opportunities for
students in the areas of global health and rural nursing in
relationship to the University, Faculty of Community
Services, and School of Nursing academic plans
3
Academic Criteria
• Must have at least an A- average
• Must be in clear standing throughout their entire academic
career
• Must be in phase with courses, no decisions of academic or
non-academic misconduct or in process to investigate for same
• Must have history of compliance with schools code of
professional behaviour, letter of reference from NCL
700/NSE417 teacher
• Must have agreement with Course Lead and Associate
Director
4
Preparation
• Begin process early by asking yourself questions such as:
• Am I a suitable candidate to do an international or intranational
(rural) placement?
• Can I afford to go – how will I finance my experience?
• How will this be of help to me in achieving my future career
goals in the field?
5
Planning Stages
• Checklist planning (download from CPO website)
• Stage One (nine to twelve months before departure) – e.g. locating
potential placement and preceptor, discussing plans with FA/coordinator,
travel risk form
• Stage Two (eight to three months before departure) – e.g.
immunizations, financial planning, visas, meeting Ryerson International
• Stage Three (must be completed at least one week before departure) –
waiver, WSIB, orientation details for site
6
Useful Documents and Resources
• Letter of introduction and letter confirming student
status (official communication from Ryerson to
placement site)
• Interview questions (questions used to assess your
suitability for international placement)
• Document checklist (similar to the planning checklist)
• Journal/Blog recommendations
7
Important websites
• Central Placement Office International and Intranational
Placement Info:
http://www.ryerson.ca/cpo/students/international/
• Ryerson International:
http://www.ryerson.ca/ri/
8
Q&A
9