LHSON Hosts Exchange Program with Chinese University of Hong Kong
Continuing the momentum of global work, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) welcomed 12 exchange students and one faculty member from The Chinese University of Hong Kong to LHSON, October 25-November 7.
“The continued outreach through study and missions abroad is an important pillar of our mission at LHSON,” said Dr. Tanya Sudia, Ph.D., RN, Dean, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. “The global need for highly qualified nurses is growing and it is inspiring to see the opportunity to immerse our students in other cultures to develop their awareness of global health nursing in other cultures and share the gift of Baylor with exchange students and fellow nursing colleagues.”
“A successful international cultural exchange requires a tremendous commitment of time, collaboration and support from faculty, staff and hospital partners. We are especially grateful to those who selflessly stepped forward to help make this two-week experience meaningful for our visiting students from Hong Kong as they explore healthcare in both Hong Kong and the United States,” said Rebecca Puchkors, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CA-CP SANE, Assistant Clinical Professor, LHSON Global Initiatives Coordinator, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing.
The exchange students enriched their education with the opportunity to attend LHSON lecture classes and the simulation lab, as well as spend time with faculty and graduate students. They visited healthcare facilities and community organizations in Dallas such as: Baylor University Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Medical City Dallas. Other highlights included: exploring the Dallas Arts District and Klyde Warren Park and traveling to Waco to tour Baylor University.
Baylor’s global collaboration with Hong Kong was sparked in 2012 when the senior leadership of Baylor University traveled to Hong Kong for an exploratory trip. In 2013 LHSON offered a faculty led May study-abroad trip to Hong Kong, China along with five students who completed Complementary Therapies and Traditional Chinese Medicine during their visit. The course was hosted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with visits to The Nethersole School of Nursing, the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hong Kong Baptist Hospital. In November 2014, LHSON hosted six exchange students from The Chinese University in Hong Kong for three weeks.