Location:

London, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

The programme will enable participants to:

develop an understanding of the history of nursing and healthcare within London

develop an understanding of current UK nursing practice and policy, including new developments across settings

compare the differences between UK healthcare and nursing with that of other countries

explore the history of nursing and healthcare in London through museum visits, historical walks and other activities.

The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery at King's College London offers a unique opportunity for sophomore and junior year nursing students to participate in a three week summer school programme in the heart of London and learn with leading academic experts at a world class university.

The programme is offered on either a credit or non-credit basis with 15 UK academic credits awarded to students following successful assessment of a reflective journal.

Setting Description:

One third of the programme will be classroom based in King's College London and two thirds will be spent "in the field" exploring history.