Practicum experiences are arranged in one's native country between each summer session. The option of practicum experience in the USA is available with extension of the program to four summers. Emphasis is on writing and speaking skills in the English language. Facilitation of the transition to USA culture and the PLU academic environment. Comparative analyses are done using nursing theories and approaches to health care common to USA and Scandinavian countries.
Emphasis is on evaluation and outcomes modeling.
Addresses policy, organization and financing of health care in different contexts. Focuses on provision of quality cost-effective care, design and implementation of care, and assumption of leadership role in managing resources. Advanced practice role development including nursing management, education, consultation and research. A practice experience focused on the student s educational goal will be arranged by each student with faculty consultation and online supervision. This experience will involve on-line seminars.