Nursing Sciences: Exploring Teaching Practices and Simulation at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)

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Applications must be submitted via your personal iCatt page:
Servizi e Opportunità > Mobilità Internazionale > Bandi di Mobilità > Faculty-led Programme

General objectives:

analyse the innovative teaching methodologies adopted in the Nursing degree programme;
examine the integration of clinical simulation within the four-year Nursing curriculum at TJU;
compare clinical tutoring and supervision practices in the Italian and US contexts;
identify strategies for implementing best practices within the Italian educational context.

Specific objectives:

explore innovative teaching strategies, including problem-based learning (PBL) and collaborative learning, with possible participation in debriefings, lectures, seminars and tutoring sessions;
analyse student assessment methods, with a focus on rubrics and formative feedback;
compare assessment practices across the two education systems;
explore the educational technologies used, such as e-learning platforms and course management tools;
explore the standardised nursing languages (SNL) used in the four-year Nursing curriculum at TJU;
explore the types of simulation used (high-fidelity, virtual reality, hybrid simulation) and participate in simulation sessions with students and in debriefing for meaningful learning (DML) sessions;
undertake a final reflection and conclude the programme;
discuss the experience and identify best practices to be implemented in the Italian context.

13 - 24 July 2026

7 April 2026

The programme is open to students enrolled in the Nursing Sciences degree programme.

The programme will be delivered in English; therefore, a basic knowledge is recommended.
No language certificate or test is required.

Il programma si svolgerà in lingua inglese; è quindi consigliata una conoscenza di base.
Non è necessario essere in possesso di una certificazione né sostenere un test di lingua.

Students may stay in the Martin Hall university dorm at a subsidised rate.

Accommodation is in single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, at an approximate cost of $30 per night.

Upon confirmation of participation in the programme, students must indicate whether they wish to stay on campus by emailing: ucsc.international-rm@unicatt.it.

€ 200

The programme fee includes:

orientation and support during the application process;
insurance coverage “Student Safety Package”;
pre-departure assistance;
tutoring during the mobility period abroad led by Prof. Cristofori and Prof. Zaino;
final self-assessment session “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International.

The fee does not include:

return flight;
meals and accommodation;
ESTA authorisation costs ($40) / visa issuance costs;
anything not expressly specified.

Università Cattolica offers 10 scholarships of € 400 each.

How scholarships are awarded and how to apply

Scholarships will be awarded based on the academic merit*, and will be paid as a reimbursement.
No separate application is required: students only need to apply for the programme.

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 for the secondary school diploma and 90/110 for the Bachelor’s degree will be assigned.

Students must hold a valid passport. If not, they are advised to apply for one as soon as possible.

Selected students will be required to apply for an ESTA.

Students holding a nationality other than Italian must check their eligibility to apply. If they are not eligible, they must inform Cattolica International, sending an email to ucsc.international-rm@unicatt.it.

All participants will be covered by Università Cattolica’s “Student Safety Package” insurance policy.

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