IUON Orientation to University of Turabo

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1. Slide 1: University of Turabo • The university is a Private Four-Year University • Urban/Suburban setting, Small city, Gurabo (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus • Approximately 12,000 undergrads • Regionally accredited through Middle States • School of Health Sciences • Nursing Program is accredited through CCNE • Graduates eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX
2. Slide 2: University of Turabo The university is located in Gurabo, 17 miles from San Juan.
3. Slide 3: IUON-University of Turabo Welcoming atmosphere at Turabo Special program taught in English developed for IUON students for May transfer Strong administrative, staff and faculty support Chancellor Alicea commented on the value of bringing IUON students to Turabo which would “…help students here to improve their English skills as well for IUON students to become fluent in Spanish.”
4. Slide 4: University of Turabo Largest of the multi-campus Ana G. Mendez University System Modern Campus Spacious classrooms Student areas for study, meeting, conversation Food service Clubs and Associations
5. Slide 5: IUON-University of Turabo ra el Rive Melissa Ang Santan Dr. a Elba Ortiz Dr. Charlene Connolly Dr. Maria Rosa Warren Ross Chancellor Alicea
6. Slide 6: University of Turabo Two Semester Term Structure HUMA 115 West Civ PR 3 SPA 107 Spanish 3 Session I : May 18, 2008 – June 21, 2008 NURS 303 Med Surg Nur* 5 Session II : June 22, 2008 – July 26, 2008 (*IUON 401 Care of Adult) Session III : July 27, 2008 – August 30, 2008 • Five Week Sessions (15 week Summer Term) HUMA 116 West Civ PR 3 HSC 451 Global Health Distanced from IUON* Session IV : August 31, 2008 – October 25, 2008 (*SOC 101 Social Sciences I) Session V : October 26, 2008 – December 20, HCS 350 Health Care Tech 2008 Distanced from IUON • Eight Week Sessions (16 week Fall Term) (*GESC 107 Intro Comp) Courses IUON Students Will Take NURS 405 Nursing Leadership 3 credits SPA 108 Spanish 3 NURS 406 Practicum 4 credits NURS 305 Nurse Child* 5 NURS 407 Knowledge Integration 3 credits (*IUON NUR 318 Pediatric Nursing) HIS 253 History of Puerto Rico 3 credits HESC 370 Transcultural Nursing 3 credits ENGL 152 Intermediate Communication—Take UT Challenge Exam 3 credits
7. Slide 7: Services Provided Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring Counseling and Support Programs Personal Counseling Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling Financial Aid Counseling Health Services Technology-based campus LRC and Library
8. Slide 8: IUON-University of Turabo The unique approach to this program is the bilingual component All of the courses at UOT will be taught in English with the exception of the Spanish language courses. Students will be placed in clinical facilities throughout Puerto Rico and provide care for patients and their families most of whom are bilingual.
9. Slide 9: University of Turabo Housing Univeristy of Turabo Housing Office is working on providing housing options for students. Turabo is a commuter campus. Neighborhoods The University is located in an urban/suburban neighborhood. Across the street from the campus are McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Stands, Cafés
10. Slide 10: University of Turabo Shopping Several shoping malls are located near the campus Stores include: Walmart, Kmart, Home Depot, Multi-plex Theater, Restaurants, Starbucks, etc. Transportation Local transportation is by bus, van service, automobiles
11. Slide 11: IUON Tuition Cost University of Turabo Summer Sessions I, II and III $9000 Fall Semester (Sessions IV and V) $9000
12. Slide 12: Next Steps 1. Students will meet tomorrow and Friday to discuss individual curriculum mapping 2. During those meetings, personal issues and concerns should be shared. 3. University of Turabo faculty will visit IUON within the next few weeks to provide orientation to the University