Past events

2011 Summer School Program

Program Overview

Students who were registered in the INPhD Collaboration Program have attended the Summer School hosted in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) by the Universitat de les Illes Balears Nursing PhD Program.

This program took place for two weeks, from May 22nd to June 4th, 2011 and was composed by three main educational activities:

Building the Discipline of Nursing Internationally
Publishing in English-written Journals
International Perspectives for PhD Research

Complementary activities, such as health care system visit, talks on health care systems, cultural visits
and celebrations are designed to help faculty and students to enhance skills for international
cooperation.

Before you book your trip, please make sure you contact your Faculty representative to confirm you
are listed among the summer school participants. Specific information regarding the 3 seminars will be
send to the students by March 15.

Schedule

Sunday May 22 Arrive to Palma de Mallorca	Mon. May 23 9-3: Presentations on national health care systems and nursing from all countries	Tues. May 24 9-3: Publishing in English-Written Journals 4-7: Professors Meeting	Wed. May 25 9-3: Publishing in English-Written Journals 4-7: Professors Meeting	Thur. May 26 9-3: Building the Discipline of Nursing Internationally	Fri. May 27 9-3: Building the Discipline of Nursing Internationally	Sat. May 28
Sunday May 29	Mon. May 30 9-3: Building the Discipline of Nursing Internationally 5-7: Professors Meeting	Tues. May 31 9-3: Building the Discipline of Nursing Internationally	Wed. June 1 9-3: International Perspectives for PhD Research	Thurs. June 2 9-3: International Perspectives for PhD Research	Friday June 3 9-3: International Perspectives for PhD Research	Sat. June 4 Trip back home

Information for Students and Professors attending the Summer School

Preparing your trip to Majorca

Mallorca is a tourism destination, especially during the summer. It’s recommended that you
make your arrangements at least four months before your arrival date, if you want reasonable
fares for air travel tickets. There are many air travel companies to choose from. Make sure
your destination is Palma de Mallorca (airport code: PMI).
The weather is typically Mediterranean. Summer is hot and dry (min. 20C and max. 35C).
Bring cool garments, sun glasses and sun screen, comfortable shoes/sandals, and don’t
forget your beachwear. You don’t need more than casual outfits and one more formal outfit (If
needed, you can always go shopping in Mallorca)
If you want to travel by yourself, you can rent a car. You can book car rentals via Internet, or
you can book a place in a guided tour. Make these arrangements ahead of time, otherwise
there may be no spaces available or the prices can be more expensive. You can also use the
train which can take you to Inca, Sa Pobla, Manacor and Soller. There are buses which can
also take you to other smaller towns on the island. The following website provides information
on various forms of transportation within the island: http://tib.caib.es/index.en.htm
Another option is to make plans with other students, so you can get better use of resources
and free time.

Please also visit:

Arriving at Majorca and at the Residence

Students will be housed at a quaint and peaceful convent: Casa D’Espiritualitat Germanes de
la Caritat. It is located in the outskirts of Palma, in the Son Roca neighbourhood. The address
is: Calle Reverendo Gabriel Bestard, 3-A, Son Roca, 07011, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
When you arrive at the airport, the most convenient way to get to the convent is by taxi (20-25
Euros): http://www.taxispalmaradio.com/ingles/index.php
You can also use the airport bus that goes downtown (route 1) and then transfer to the (Route
8) bus. Get off at the “Son Roca�? stop which will leave you right in front of the convent. The
bus schedule during the Summer may vary, so please check fares and schedules at:
http://www.emtpalma.es/EMTPalma/Front/lineas.en.svr?accion=Entrada&cod_linea=8
The Summer School is held at the Sa Riera building, which is a 15-20 minute bus ride from
the convent. The same bus (Route 8) will take you to the Sa Riera building. You can get off at
any of the following stops: “Instituts�?, “Miquel dels Sants Oliver�? and “Placa Forti�?. Here you
can view a campus map: http://www.uib.es/lauib/localitzacio/Sa_Riera/Situacio

Accommodation and Meals

Casa D’Espiritualitat Germanes de la Caritat Convent. Address: Calle Reverendo Gabriel
Bestard, 3-A, Son Roca 07011, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The rooms do not have air conditioning, but evenings are pleasant if you keep windows open;
however, you should bring some insect repellent.
Price: 37€/day which includes breakfast (8am) and dinner (8:30pm).
The convent only accepts cash payments in Euros (€)
Rooms will be shared (2 persons in each room). There are a few individual rooms but they are
not guaranteed.
Please advice the coordinator before arriving if you are vegetarian, if you have any food
allergies or if you have a physical disability (there is one room equipped for a student with a
physical disability).