Study Away with OHSU School of Nursing
OHSU School of Nursing is a community that welcomes and celebrates all cultures. Faculty collaborate with international partners on research. Coursework is infused with a global consciousness. Students and faculty cross borders to study, teach, work and serve. Read below to learn about SON Global and the Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus) programs.
SON Global reflects the OHSU School of Nursing's global vision and introduces the community to current and developing international opportunities. The program assists faculty, students, the OHSU community, visitors, alumni, international researchers and scholars, and all our current and prospective partners and colleagues worldwide in accessing internationally focused resources and opportunities.
Global partnerships
SON Global has developed partnerships with universities and colleges worldwide to facilitate the exchange of School of Nursing faculty to consult and instruct abroad. Faculty, students and practitioners from partnering universities and colleges are also welcome to visit the School of Nursing through the Visiting Scholars Program. The School of Nursing study abroad program will enhance and enrich these partnerships through international service learning for School of Nursing students.
For more information on requesting School of Nursing faculty exchange, contact SONglobal@ohsu.edu
Visiting scholars
The Visiting Scholars program provides an opportunity for faculty and/or students enrolled in a university outside of the United States to further their research or educational experience with a short-term visit to the School of Nursing.
SON Global contact
SON Global works directly with SON Visiting Scholars, faculty exchanges, and study/service abroad programs under Dr. Karen Reifenstein, Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity.
For more information contact:
Johanna Karnes, BSc, Executive Specialist
3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, SN-ADM
Portland, OR 97239
karnesj@ohsu.edu
503-494-2624
Nursing Education Xchange
OHSU is a member of the Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus). NEXus is collaboration between participating doctoral programs in nursing for doctoral students enrolled at member colleges and universities. This allows students to take courses that may not be offered at their home institution at a common price.
As an OHSU student, you can access over 250 courses annually through the NEXus Course Xchange. Students work with faculty advisors to identify the course/s that best fits their needs. You can take courses from expert faculty nationwide, expand your network, and collaborate with colleagues.
