Undergraduate Domestic & International Immersions

Malawi
(Global Health)

*Not offered in Summer 2026*

Students learn about nursing care for diverse populations in international settings during this four-week clinical immersion experience in Malawi. Topics such as epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, disease prevention and management, and individual, family, and population-centered nursing will be covered. The program usually lasts four weeks throughout the month of June. There is a one-week preparatory session prior to traveling abroad that provides an introduction to global health topics and an overview of community and public health in these international communities. Following the two-week immersion, there will be a one-week debrief. Completion of the summer immersion experiences satisfies the clinical portion of N436, Community Health Nursing Practicum in the undergraduate curriculum. You will then enroll in a 1-credit course in the fall semester to satisfy the lab and simulation portion of the N436 course.

For more information and to apply, go to the International Academic Programs website.

Dublin, Ireland
(Research)

Available Summer 2026

This study abroad experience takes place at the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems at University College Dublin. Students learn more about evidence-based practice, the nursing research process, and Irish society and culture. Program length varies from two to four weeks in June. Completion of the summer experience satisfies N400 which awards 1-6 elective credits. Students will enroll in N442 in the spring semester of their second year.

For more information and to apply, go to the International Academic Programs website.

Guatemala
(Global Health)

*Not offered in Summer 2026*

In this immersion experience, students learn about nursing care for diverse populations in San Lucas Tolimán, which is two hours outside of Guatemala City. There is a two-week preparatory session prior to traveling abroad that provides an introduction to global health topics and an overview of community and public health in these international communities. You will enroll in a 3-credit summer course that satisfies the clinical portion of N436, Community Health Nursing Practicum in the undergraduate curriculum. You will then enroll in a 1-credit course in the fall semester to satisfy the lab and simulation portion of the N436 course.

Click here to view the Guatemala Immersion Summer 2024 estimated cost breakdown.

OB Immersion at UnityPoint – Meriter

Counts towards N436 clinical hours

The OB summer immersion program is an instructor led course that takes students who are interested in women’s health, obstetrical, and mother/baby specialties into the largest birth center in the state of Wisconsin. Rotating through opportunities in OB triage, antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and NICU, students spend time at the bedside working with their instructor, registered nurses, and other staff to provide care to mothers and babies. With a focus on patient advocacy, health equity, and the changing medicine within obstetrical and midwifery care of women in Dane county, nursing students experience firsthand the ever changing and high acuity role of a women’s health nurse. You will enroll in and pay tuition for a 3-credit summer course that satisfies the clinical portion of N436. You will then enroll in a 1-credit course in the fall semester to satisfy the lab and simulation portion of the N436 course.

Apply here!
Application closes
February 20, 2026, 11:59pm.

Rural Immersion with the Ho-Chunk Nation

Counts towards N436 clinical hours

The rural immersion is a 4-week, instructor-led experience.  One week orientation on campus, and 3 weeks in the city of Baraboo and Sauk County, WI, located an hour north of Madison. The School of Nursing has partnered with the Ho-Chunk Nation; students will spend time at the House of Wellness rotating through multiple departments. Students will also experience the community of Sauk County through activities. Students will gain an appreciation for the unique nature of providing health care in rural areas while getting to know the community. This experience primarily works within Community Health, Clinic, and Public Health at the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness, with shadowing opportunities in therapy, optometry, dentistry, and environmental health. Working with the Nutrition department, students may take a forage hike or shop at farmer’s markets in Baraboo.  A DNR Naturalist may offer a hike at Devil’s Lake State Park. There are opportunities to explore health care in a rural settings, such as riding along with the Baraboo Fire and EMS. You will enroll in and pay tuition for a 3-credit summer course that satisfies the clinical portion of N436. You will then enroll in a 1-credit course in the fall semester to satisfy the lab and simulation portion of the N436 course.

Apply here!
Application closes
February 20, 2026, 11:59pm.

Community Health at Wisconsin Lions Camp

Elective course

The Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI provides life-changing experiences for youth and adults with disabilities across Wisconsin, completely free of charge. They proudly serve individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, youth with intellectual disabilities or autism, and youth with diabetes—many of whom have secondary medical conditions. Each week, they welcome approximately 150 campers and manage around 450 prescription medications, offering a dynamic, real-world healthcare environment. Summer 2026 students can spend a 2-week immersion at the camp to gain hands-on experience in community health and pediatrics in a unique and meaningful setting.

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You will enroll in and pay tuition for a 3-credit summer elective course. Clinical hours tracked in this experience will not count towards the required hours for program completion, but will count as elective clinical hours. This course does NOT count towards the N436 or N446 clinical courses.

Apply here!
Application closes
February 20, 2026, 11:59pm.