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Sacred Heart U. Nursing School Forms Partnership With Institute In Ireland

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University School of Nursing in Fairfield has partnered with the Institute of Technology Tralee in County Kerry, Ireland.

Nursing Professors Shery Watson and Susan DeNisco (seated, 2nd from left) with faculty members of the Institute of Technology Tralee after signing a partnership agreement on May 27, 2014.

Nursing Professors Shery Watson and Susan DeNisco (seated, 2nd from left) with faculty members of the Institute of Technology Tralee after signing a partnership agreement on May 27, 2014.

Photo Credit: Domnick Walsh

SHU’s School of Nursing faculty will help the Institute build an advanced practice nursing program that will meet SHU’s goals to send students overseas for important clinical experience and transatlantic research.

“Currently, U.S. and Irish nursing students share a class on nursing leadership, comparing and contrasting their perspectives on the topic,” said professor Susan DeNisco. “This allows students from both countries to see nursing from a global perspective and understand that the nursing profession transcends geographic boundaries. Now, students will be able to experience clinical in a different country, better preparing future nurses to work in a global world.”

With this partnership, current and prospective SHU nursing students can expect clinical observation for a limited number of undergraduates to ensure one-on-one training; clinical placement in medical surgical nursing, participation in formal IT Tralee courses; and participation in the nursing master’s program modules as well as a visiting nurse exchange program between IT Tralee and SHU.

Read more about professor Susan DeNisco and the program here on the SHU website.

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