Global Nursing Education Program

Hosted or Sponsored by the Institute for Patient Care Services

Global Nursing Education Program

The MGH Global Nursing Education Program was developed in 1995. This program provides an opportunity for nurses throughout the world to visit MGH and consult with our expert nursing leaders and clinicians. The primary goals of the program are to improve global health care and to promote professional dialogue across cultures. An individualized learning curriculum is designed for each visitor to meet his or her learning objectives. Options for learning include clinical observation, leadership consultation and didactic lectures. MGH nursing consultants are also available for global healthcare in-country consultation projects.

History

Massachusetts General Hospital has a long tradition of serving people throughout the world. Founding physicians, Dr. James Jackson and Dr. John Collins Warren, wrote a circular letter on August 20, 1810 urging the establishment of a general hospital in Boston in which they asserted that, "When in distress, every man becomes our neighbor". The Massachusetts Legislature, led by former U.S. President John Adams, agreed. They granted a charter for the MGH stating that the hospital should serve citizens of other countries and provide comfort to "the whole family of man".

Eligibility and who should apply:

An applicant for the Global Nursing Education program at MGH is an individual  or group who are requesting non-degree educational and consultative opportunities to exchange training expertise while sharing professional perspectives to enhance mutual healthcare understanding.

Visitors apply and are approved based on eligibility criteria that aligns with MGH’s strategic plan and growth for global nursing education. Visitors are accepted only if an on-site mentor/sponsor has been identified and has agreed to serve as their mentor/sponsor. Applicants to the program must create a plan detailing the length of their visit, how many individuals, and detailing specific goals and objectives .

Requirements

• Visitors are limited to observational experiences only and are not allowed to provide direct patient care.
• All visit requests must be received at least 3 months prior to the anticipated date of visit.
• Visits range in duration from 1 day to 2 weeks.
• Visitors must be proficient in English, interpreters will not be provided.
• The cost of the visit is based on length, number of participants and the complexity of the schedule you request. The fee does not include transportation, housing or meals.

How to Apply

Complete this form to apply: There is a $200 application (non-refundable)

Visiting Fees

The Global Nursing Education program charges a fee for all visitor requests. Fees are variable on the length and objectives desired for the experience.

For additional information on the fee schedule or any questions about the Global Nursing Education Program, please email the Global Nursing Educational Program contact at the Institute for Patient Care at pcsipc@partners.org.