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MCN Transcultural - Russia General itinerary 2 week trip following spring semester minimum of 6 students travel with one MCN faculty The group will be immersed in a cultural and health care experience. Tour regional hospitals,


  1. MCN Transcultural - Russia

  2. General itinerary • 2 week trip following spring semester — minimum of 6 students travel with one MCN faculty • The group will be immersed in a cultural and health care experience. ▫ Tour regional hospitals, clinics, camp for children in remission with cancer, orphanage, rehabilitation facility, other health care facilities ▫ A visit to the well known School of Gymnastics which produces some of Russia’s top Olympic gymnasts ▫ Participate in folkloric craft-making of the area and witness cultural theatre, music, art ▫ Attend classes and social events with nursing students from Vladimir Medical College ▫ Visit family homes in Vladimir and share traditional family meals ▫ Tour the city of Vladimir and the beautiful architecture from the 11 th century as well as Suzdal, Murom, and take a day trip to Moscow

  3. Tour of Vladimir Vladimir Golden Gate Pushkin Park The Church of the Intercession, built in 1197 Shops in Vladimir city School center

  4. Nina Bedova, translator, and Olga “Blonde”, faculty member sharing Russian historical experiences.

  5. Russian Healthcare • Opportunity to compare and contrast healthcare practices in Russia and United States • Meet with lead nurses and doctors in the various facilities • Questions were ALWAYS encouraged and welcomed!

  6. Hospitals Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergency Room Delivery Room Autoclave idea from St. John’s Children Hospital in Springfield, IL

  7. Blood Bank in Vladimir Sign translated and used from sign in Peoria, IL

  8. • Rehab facilities, orphanage, TB clinic, blood donation centers, School of Gymnastics

  9. • Offers academic disciplines in nursing, advanced nurse practice, dentistry and many other healthcare professions. • MCN students have the opportunity to attend several lecture and lab classes with Vladimir students

  10. • Engage in activities to enhance understanding of the Russian culture

  11. Spend time with students outside of the college to gain insight to student leisure life

  12. Vladimir & Surrounding Area The Cathedral of Assumption, The Klyazma River, the most magnificent cathedral which runs just outside the city. in Vladimir, built by Andre Bogolubov.

  13. Day trips to other cities

  14. Moscow (cont’d) Red Square. It isn't actually red, but the Russian words for red and beautiful are very similar, so it is called Red Square because of its beauty The flag is up: Putin is in the house! Building of the former KGB now houses the "kinder, gentler" FSB!

  15. • For the EXPERIENCE  you may never get a chance like this again! • For the FRIENDSHIPS  becoming closer to fellow nursing students as well as making friends around the world • For your EDUCATION  changes your perspective of healthcare • For your GROWTH  becoming more aware of yourself & your capabilities

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