Southeastern Louisiana University

Medical Mission in Honduras

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Please join us for the 2010 program!  Sign up in the Fall of 2009!

Informational Meetings

Monday September 14th at 11:00 am

Baton Rouge Center Conference Room 206

Tuesday September 15th 1:00 pm

Mims Hall Conference Room, Hammond Campus

Tentative Program Dates:

May 31, 2010 - June 30, 2010

Tentative Trip Dates:

June 14, 2010 - June 28, 2010

  Tentative Cost:

2,200 per student

(subject to change)

Spend 10 days in beautiful Honduras and experience hands-on work with local health practitioners and patients.  This program is designed to deepen your understanding of cultural diversity and the relationship between culture and health issues. 

You will be introduced to differences and commonalities among health care systems abroad, while being given the opportunity to apply your practical nursing skills, assess the impact of international and global political and economic issues on health care systems, enhance your multicultural and international experience, and consider the professional nurse's role in safeguarding the human environment internationally.

Students will observe the health challenges faced by developing societies through practicum activities in a variety of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, and orphanages.

There will be plenty of time for cultural excursions!  Beautiful churches museums, and parks are an important tourist attractions!

To learn more about Honduras:

www.honduras.com

www.honduras.com/hondurastips/english/tegucigalpa.htm

www.roatanonline.com

To learn more about the Program:

www.selu.edu/honduras