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Truman State University

Department of Nursing

Philippines Study Abroad Program

Summer 2020

Faculty Sponsors

Mariquit (Kit) Hadwiger, MS(N)

e-mail: [email protected]

Rafael Tubongbanua, MN, RN

e-mail: [email protected]

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TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY

NURSING PROGRAM

NURSING EXPERIENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

(A STUDY ABROAD COURSE)

Course Description: PH 300 Nursing Experience in the Philippines

This course will be conducted in the Philippines and will focus on the nursing practice,

health care systems, and baccalaureate nursing education in the Philippines. The areas of

nursing practice that will be focused are Medical-surgical, Pediatric, Obstetric and

Community Health Nursing. Experiences will be based on caring communication across

cultures. The course will include lectures and actual clinical experience. There will be

tours of health care facilities in different settings of nursing practice.

Class size: 13 students

Pre-requisite: Completion of Junior level nursing courses.

Concurrent enrollment in Transcultural Experience in the Philippines.

There is NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT. Most Filipinos speak

English quite well.

Date: 3 weeks May 14 - June 6, 2020

Course Credit and Requirements: 2 credit hours nursing elective. (19 didactic hours &

58 clinical/lab hours)

Faculty: Mariquit Hadwiger R.N., M.S.

Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing


Assistant Professor of Nursing

Goals for the course:

1. To explore nursing practice in the Philippines.

2. To experience caring and communicating with patients from a Transcultural

perspective.

3. To work with clients experiencing illness conditions and communicable diseases

more likely to be associated with tropical environments.

4. To work with Filipino mothers during labor & delivery and with neonates and

their mothers during the post-partum stage.

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Expectations of Nursing Students:

Participation in all pre-trip classes is essential.

Communicable Disease Presentation (20 minutes)

Clinical Expectations:

Preclinical preparations for each clinical experience:

1. review of procedures

2. review cases of assigned patients

Journal entry for each clinical rotation.

Adhere to Standard Precautions for Infection Control according to the

policy of the Truman State University Department of Nursing.

Clinical uniforms according to the agreement with the overseas school of

nursing.

Participation in each rotational post-conference.

Clinical Experiences: Students will be rotated in OB/DR, Pediatrics, Nursery,

Medical-Surgical and Community Health Nursing.

Group Project: All participants of the Transcultural Experience will develop, as a

team, a poster/video/oral presentation of their experiences for faculty, classmates,

and the Truman State University community.

Recommended Texts:

Giger, J.N. (2017) Transcultural Nursing Assessment and Intervention. (7th

ed).

St Louis, Mo: Mosby.

Purnell, L.D. (2013). Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent

Approach. (4th

ed.). Philadelphia: F.A Davis.

Heymann, D.L. (2014). Control of communicable diseases manual.(20th

ed.).

Washington, D.C.: American Public Health Association.

Articles as specified by the faculty.

Grading Criteria

The following areas will be evaluated:

1. Presentation of the Communicable disease topic 20 %

2. Clinical Performance ________________________________ 20 %

3. Presentation to University ____________20 %

4. Clinical journal entries 20 %

5. Accountability 20 %

Total 100%

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NURSING PROGRAM

TRANSCULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

(A STUDY ABROAD COURSE)

Course Description: PHI 301 Transcultural Experience in the Philippines

This course will be conducted in the Philippines and will focus on cross-cultural

differences between the student’s culture and Philippine culture. The specific context of

culture will focus on communication patterns and health care systems in the Philippines.

Experiences will be based on caring communication across cultures. The course will

include lectures and practicum experience. There will be tours of health care facilities.

Insight into the Philippine culture will be gained by visiting major historical sites,

recreational facilities and practicum experiences interacting with Filipinos and their

families. This course is intended to meet the LSP requirement for the Intercultural

Interconnecting Perspective.

Class size: 13 students

Pre-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nursing Experience in the Philippines.

There is NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT. Most Filipinos speak

English quite well.

Date: May 14 - June 6, 2020

Course Credit and Requirements: 3 LSP credit hours (Intercultural Interconnecting

Perspectives) (31 didactic hours & 38 practicum hours)

Faculty: Mariquit Hadwiger R.N., M.S

Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing


Assistant Professor of Nursing

Goals for the course: 1. Develop a greater understanding of cultural diversity through the examination of

one’s own and Filipino cultures. (LSP Objective)

2. To explore the political and social ends of culture as manifested by utilization of

the health care systems in the Philippines. (LSP Objective)

3. To experience caring communications with Filipinos from a Transcultural

perspective.

4. To develop cultural competence during interactions with Filipinos.

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Expectations of Nursing Students:

Participation in all pre-trip orientation is essential.

Cultural Self-Assessment (5 page paper)

Cultural Domain Presentation (15 minutes)

Practicum Expectations:

Journal entry for each practicum experience.

Cultural Assessment of a Filipino. (5 page paper)

Participation in each practicum experience.

Participation in daily post-conference/debriefing after clinicals

Group Project: All participants of the Transcultural Experience will develop, as a

team, a poster/video/oral presentation of their experiences for faculty, classmates,

and the Truman State University community in the fall semester.

Recommended Texts:

Giger, J.N. (2017) Transcultural Nursing Assessment and Intervention. (7th

ed).

St Louis, Mo: Mosby.

Purnell, L.D. (2013). Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent

Approach. (4th

ed.). Philadelphia: F.A Davis.

Articles as specified by the faculty.

Grading Criteria

The following areas will be evaluated:

3. Personal cultural assessment ___________ 20%

4. Presentations of cultural domain topics 20%

5. Cultural Assessment of a Client _________ 20%

6. Practicum journal entries ______________ 20%

5. Accountability ______________________ 20%

Total: 100%

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Program Costs

Financial Aid: Most students are eligible for one of the following loans:

Truman State University Cultural Development Loans which have 0%

interest until graduation. Obtain further information from the financial

aid office at the University (MC103).

Endowed scholarships are available, watch for applications.

The program cost of _________ includes the following:

1. Air travel from Kansas International Airport/ St. Louis Airport to Iloilo, Philippines

and return from Iloilo to Kansas/ St Louis International Airport.

2. All transportation within Iloilo and to clinical facilities.

3. All lodging in Iloilo (typically 2-3 people in a room)

4. A pack lunch during clinical days.

5. Admission to all recreational and cultural sites and tours.

6. Recreational trips planned during the weekend.

7. Travel Insurance.

What IS NOT included in the program cost.

1. Meals when not in clinical. These costs will be minimized by purchasing food at local

supermarkets.

2. Passport costs (if you do not have one) approx. $100.00.

3. Recommended immunizations.

4. Truman State University tuition and fees _______ - all students pay in-state tuition

rate (5 credits) and _________ per credit course fee.

5. Personal expenses (phone calls, postcards, stamps, shopping, etc.) and free-time

activities.

6. Clinical uniforms (may use scrub uniform and tennis shoes bring extra clean shoes for

labor delivery/ OR experiences, purple polo and khaki pants/ shorts for community)

Students must apply and be accepted to the program. A non-refundable deposit of _____

is required by _________. The balance of the program cost can be paid in four

installments: ________ by December_______, January ______, February ___ and

March _______. Total program cost = ____________.

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Study Abroad Program in the Philippines

SUMMER 2020-- ORIENTATION PROGRAM

I. First Meeting January ____

Introduction: Review Syllabus

Share reflections on your cultural self-assessment.

Transcultural Nursing experience/ Culture shock, Cultural Adjustment

Model of Cultural Competence

Assign topics to be presented.on Cultural domains and Communicable Disease

Topics.

Things to prepare to get ready for the trip (Passport)

Give list of common words and phrases in Filipino language.

II. Second Meeting ___________________ Participants presentation: Localities and Topography

Communication

Family Roles and Organization

Workforce Issues

Biocultural Ecology

III. Third Meeting Tues, ____________________

Participants presentation: Nutrition

Spirituality

Pregnancy & Childbearing Practices

Death Rituals

Health Care practices & practitioners

IV. Fourth Meeting _________________

Presentation of Communicable Diseases

Gonorrhea & Syphilis

Malaria

Leprosy

Dengue Fever

Tuberculosis

V. Fifth Meeting _________________

Presentation of Communicable Diseases

Tetanus

Hepatitis B, C, & D

Hepatitis A & E

Typhoid, Dysentary & Gastroenteritis

HIV/AIDS

VI. Sixth Meeting --____________

Assignment: Review NSC module: Sterile technique, Putting on sterile gloves, Labor

and delivery interactive video, Newborn assessment and care.

VII. Seventh Meeting Sun. _____________________

Sample Filipino meal

Lists of things to pack / Questions and answers

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES

Tentative Itinerary (Summer 2020):

Friday, May 14; Meet in St. Louis International Airport, fly to Iloilo City,

Philippines

May 16 (Saturday): Arrived in Iloilo City, Philippines Check in hotel. Go to the

store to get things you might need.

May 17(Sunday) Go out and familiarize the surroundings

May 18 (Monday)

Morning, Orientation to West Visayas State University

(8:00am-5pm) Bring name tag.

Be at the lobby at 7:30 am.

Afternoon, Asilo de Molo (Gerontological Nursing)

May 19 (Tuesday)

Morning, Social Hygiene Clinic (Gynecological Nursing)

Afternoon, Western Visayas Sanitarium(Communicable Disease Nursing)

May 20 (Wednesday) WVSUMC Pediatric Ward (Pediatric Nursing)

May 21 (Thursday) WVSUMC Medical Ward (Adult Health Nursing)

May 22 (Friday) Community Health Nursing

May 23 (Saturday): Boat trip to Guimaras Island (weather allows).

Bring swim suits, snorkeling equipment or underwater goggles,

sunscreen, water and snacks. Be at the lobby at 7:00 am. This is a whole

day sight seeing activity, we do not come back until 5-6 pm that evening

or later.

May 24 (Sunday): Free time enjoy your free time during the trip

May 25-29 (Monday to Friday): Clinical rotations in DR, OR, ICU

May 30 (Saturday): Trip to Garin Farm and sight seeing.

May 31 (Sunday): Free time, enjoy your free time during the trip

June 1 (Monday): Emergency Room Rotation

June 2 (Tuesday): WVSUMC Surgical Ward

Closing ceremony in the evening

June 3 (Wednesday): Trip to Boracay Island. We leave at 4:00 am.

Try to pack the night before.

We can store our luggage in a pre-arrange place.

June 3- June 5 (Wednesday to Friday) Enjoy Boracay Island.

June 5 (Friday): Return to Iloilo City. We leave Boracay Island at 12nn.

June 6 (Saturday): Flight to Manila; Return flight to the United States.

June 7 Back in US

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COMMON WORDS/PHRASES AND TRANSLATION

ENGLISH TAGALOG HILIGAYNON

How are you? Kamusta ka? Kamusta ka?

What’s your name? Ano ang pangalan mo? Ano ngalan mo?

My name is ______. Ang pangalan ko ay ______. Ako ay si_______.

Ako si________.

Thank you Salamat Salamat

How much does this cost? Magkano po ito? Tag pila ini?

Where are you going? Saan ka pupunta? Diin ka makagto?

Where are we going? Saan tayo pupunta? Diin kita makagto?

I’m going to ______. Pupunta ako sa _______. Makagto ako sa_______. Malakat ako sa_______.

This is delicious! Masarap ito. Namit ini.

I am hungry. Ako ay gutom na. Gutom na ko.

I want to eat______. Gusto kung kumain ng _______.

Gusto ko mag kaon sang_____.

I am full. Ako ay busog na. Busog na ako.

Busog nako.

I am thirsty. Ako ay nauuhaw. Nauhaw ko.

I want to drink water. Gusto kung uminom ng tubig. Gusto ko mag inom sang tubig.

I want to drink milk. Gusto kung uminom ng gatas. Gusto ko mag inom sang gatas.

Beautiful! Maganda! Gwapa!

Handsome! Gwapo! Gwapo!

Ugly! Pangit! Law-ay!

Hot! Init! Init!

Noisy! Maingay! Ka gahod!

Quiet! Tumahimik! Hipos!

I am tired. Pagod na ako. Ako ay pagod na.

Kapoy na ko.

I want to go to sleep. Gusto ko nang matulog. Gusto ko na matulog.

I want to walk. Gusto kung maglakad. Gusto ko mag lakat.

I want to take a bath/shower.

Gusto kung maligo Gusto ko mag ligo

Beach Dagat Bay-bay

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BASIC PHRASES AND TRANSLATION

COMMON FEELINGS AND TRANSLATION


Hot Mainit Init

Cold Malamig Tugnaw

Painful Masakit Kasakit

Wet Basa Basa

Dry Tuyo Mala

Moist Mabasa basa Medyo basa

Dizzy Nahihilo Lingin ulo

Nauseated Nasusuka Daw masuka

Soft Malambot Humok

Hard Matigas Tig-a

Sticky Malagkit Pilit

NUMBERS AND TRANSLATION


One Isa Isa

Two Dalawa Duwa

Three Tatlo Tatlo

Four Apat Apat

Five Lima Lima

Six Anim Anum

Seven Pito Pito

Eight Walo Walo

Nine Siyam Siyam

Ten Sampo Pulo


Good morning Magandang umaga Maayong aga

Good evening Magandang gabi Maayong gab-i

Good afternoon Magandang hapon Maayong hapon

Hello Mabuhay Mabuhay

Goodbye Paalam Ba-bay

Please Paki/pakiusap Palihog

Thank you Salamat Salamat

Welcome Walang anuman

I love you! Mahal Kita! Ginahigugma ko ikaw! Palangga taka!

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TASTE AND TRANSLATION


Sweet Matamis Tam-is

Sour Maasim Aslum

Bitter Mapakla Pa-it

Bland Matabang Las-ay

Salty Maalat Ma-asin

Spicy Maanghang Kahang

QUESTIONS AND TRANSLATION


WHO Sino Sin-o

WHAT Ano Ano

WHEN Kelan/Kailan San-o

WHERE Saan Diin

WHY Bakit Nga-a

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Study Abroad Program to the Philippines

Things to Bring!

1. Passport (Do not lose or loan this to anyone.)

2. Insect spray with DEET (may share with classmates)

3. Uniforms, shoes, name tag, stethoscope, scissors, penlight

4. Scrub uniforms and exra “clean” shoes or sandals for OB & DR rotations

5. Lab coat (white)

6. Leisure reading, playing cards, or personal diversions during plane trip

7. Beach towel, face towel

8. Personal care items, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, 1 roll toilet paper,

tampons or sanitary napkins (no tampons in pharmacies or stores)

9. Summer clothes – light materials (temperature on the 80-90’s may even be 100oF)

10. 1 water bottle in which you can carry with you during the trips – can be refilled

11. Underwater camera if you want

12. sunscreen lotion, swimsuit, sunglasses

13. 1 notebook for journal (electronic journal is preferable)

14. beach shoes, shower shoes, comfortable walking shoes (first two can be the same)

15. T-shirts and shorts—cotton material

16. Multivitamins, medicines for HA, diarrhea, cramps, air sickness (over-the-counter

medications—These may be coordinated with classmates.)

17. Prescribed medications

18. Wet baby wipes or nonrinse soap, cloth handkerchief

19. One luggage to check in and one carry-on with 1 set of clothes to change in case

our luggage will be delayed in arriving at our destination.

20. Money belt or pouch to carry money & passport.

21. Gift for Filipino nursing student buddy.

22. Gift for family during home visit. (1 hand towel, 1 bar of soap, 1 tube toothpaste,

12-oz. bag of candy—all packed in a zip-locked bag)

23. Review sterile technique, donning sterile gloves, opening a sterile pack,

maintaining a sterile field.

24. Review OB delivery module, newborn assessment and care, and use of vaginal

speculum.

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SUMMER 2020

Grading Criteria for Cultural Domain Presentations

Students: ______________________________

______________________________

Content: Points Earned

Cultural Domain: 30 ______

Description of Domain

Assessment Questions

Examples

Cultural Domain: Filipinos 30 ______

Description of Filipino Cultural Characteristics

Examples

Caution about Stereotypes!

Process:

Oral Presentation: 15 ______

Handouts, Audiovisuals, Technology: 15 ______

Reference List: 10 ______

Minimum of 4 references

APA format

Total: 100 ______

Comments:

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SUMMER 2020

Grading Criteria for Communicable Disease Presentation

Student: ______________________________

Content: Points Earned

Infectious Agent 5 ______

Reservoir 5 ______

Mode of Transmission 10 ______

Period of Communicability 10 ______

Occurrence: Susceptibility & Resistance 10 ______

Preventive Measures 15 ______

International Measures (if applicable)

Treatments 15 ______

Process:

Oral Presentation: 10 ______

Handouts, Audiovisuals, Technology: 15 ______

Reference List: 5 ______

Minimum of 3 references

APA format

Total: 100 ______

Comments:

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