UCC Nursing & Midwifery Impact Brochure 2023

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CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

PART A: TEACHING, CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY AND PRACTICE, AWARDS

The Lighter Side of Life for International Students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery Social engagement andcultural immersionare important elements of undertaking a programme of study for international students. During the COVID-19 pandemic we were unable to meet this need, but we made a big effort in 2021/22. In semester 1, we organised a getting to know you and get to know Cork, where students were randomly assigned to groups of 4 and were given a landmark in Cork to find. We all met for a coffee in the City Centre afterwards and the chat and noise level were palpable. In February we had an informal gathering in the Dr Dora Allman Room where Dr Sean Kelleher was the Master of Ceremonies and taught the students the basics of Irish dances such as the Walls of Limerick and The Siege of Ennis. Students also demonstrated their own traditional dances and the Jerusalema was attempted. Great fun was had by all.

In May 2022, we had a very enjoyable tour with international students as well as staff. On a beautiful sunny morning, we headed to Kinsale for a guided tour of Charles Fort. This was followed by free time in the town with the added bonus of the Farmers Market to the delight of students. After lunch, it was onwards to Courtmacsherry via the Wild Atlantic Way, where we walked the Fuschia Walkway to the Beacon. The day was enjoyed by all and summed up in this quote from one of the students.

Highlights • Social engagement • Positive student experience

“This great day out has added to our overall experience in UCC, and it was nice to spend time with peers and staff outside of the college environment.”

Lead and Team Members: Ms Carol Condon, Ms Bríd Drake, Dr Sean Kelleher, Dr Helen Mulcahy, Ms Maria O’Shea, Ms Helen Forbes

Walking to the Beacon at Courtmacsherry

Dancing the Jerusalema in the Dr Dora Allman Room