International Consolidated Practice Experience (CPE)

At the end of their third year, nursing students have an opportunity to complete a six week international CPE. This experience replaces their usual year end practicum. The Practice Placement Coordinator (PPC) for nursing provides information on the application process. Approval is contingent on several conditions.

Since 1999 TRU nursing students have been to Nepal, Samoa, Thailand, and Lesotho. Students are always accompanied by TRU nursing faculty members. Preliminary site visits for countries considered for CPE are always completed by experienced faculty to determine suitability for practice for our students. Risk assessments are also done by qualified members of TRU world faculty.

Students are also provided guidance in cultural sensitivity and safety, and are also debriefed on their return from international experiences.

Following their return, each group of students are expected to prepare a presentation about their experiences for students and faculty campus wide.