Nursing In Ireland: Middle Georgia State University

Nursing In Ireland

3-4

Credit hours

Weeks*

Moderate

Physical activity level

Join an immersive 2‑week study abroad experience focused on leadership, research, wellness, and cultural exploration.

Connect with Irish history, culture, and social determinants of health to nursing and health sciences. You will go on daily excursions, walking tours, and historical site visits, with free time to explore on your own.

This program is a collaboration with Southeastern Technical University (SETU) and offers opportunities to meet Irish university students.

Where You'll Go

The primary city of this program is Waterford, Ireland. Students will travel to additional locations as listed in the program itinerary, including:

Dublin
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Famine Graveyards
Hook Head
Ring / Ardmore
Jerpoint Abbey
Kilkenny Castle
Tinturn Abbey
Wexford
Trinity College (Book of Kells)
Guinness Storehouse (optional individual booking)

Date

May 14 - June 5, 2026

Online pre-work and post-work required (*total 8-week commitment)
Students must arrive on May 25th before 11 a.m. and depart June 5th after 8 a.m.

Eligibility requirements

Enrollment in one of the listed MGA courses (NURS or HS)
Ability to complete online coursework and participate in travel
Commitment to full payment schedule and attendance at orientation

Housing

Apartment‑style dorms

Private bedrooms and bathrooms
Shared living space and kitchenette
Located on SETU campus with on‑site security and staff

Cost

$2,460 program fee

Includes: housing, weekday breakfast or lunch, excursions, workshops
Does not include: airfare, tuition, or personal spending
Estimated tuition:** ~$868
Airfare: student purchases independently
Deposit: $100 non‑refundable
Installments:** $300 (Dec 12), $515 (Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 3)

Application due

November 21, 2025

Deposit due

Upon arrival

Mandatory orientation

April 9, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Students enrolled in nursing courses (NURS) will earn 3 credit hours for each course and those enrolled in health science courses (HS) will earn 4 credit hours for each course.

Online pre-work and post-work are required for a total program commitment of 8 weeks.

Course	Credit Hours
NURS 4200 – Nurse as Leader/Manager	3
NURS 3300 – Nursing Research Methods	3
NURS 5500 – Research and Evidence	3
HS 1002 – Perspectives on Death and Dying	4
HS 1003 – Perspectives on Wellness	4

Gain New Skills

Increased cultural competence and understanding of global health systems.
Enhanced leadership, management, and research skills through workshops and course integration.
Ability to compare U.S. and Irish healthcare, education, and employment structures.
Strengthened evidence‑based practice skills through experiential learning.

Start Your adventure

"I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Waterford, Ireland, for 5 weeks while earning credit for two courses...This was a life-changing experience and I also received Experiential Learning credit for participating in this program.

This specific study abroad trip is convenient for those students who do work full-time jobs and may not be able to request leave for an extended period of time, but still have a passion for travel and would like to receive course credit while doing it!"

- Moreh Jackson, Class of 2019

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Apply by November 31, 2025

Explore and connect with healthcare in Waterford, Ireland and earn academic credit.

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