Proposed Itinerary
Topics of discussion for the professional meetings are provided by the delegation leader and will be modified to accommodate the specific interests of delegates as the delegation grows.
A detailed itinerary will be provided approximately 30 days prior to the delegation’s departure.
The professional counterparts you meet throughout the program will be invited to join the delegation during a lunch or dinner to further allow interaction between delegates and their hosts.
Sunday-Monday, May 18-19, 2008, Day 1-2: USA to Beijing (departures start Sunday and continue on Monday depending on which carrier you choose
Tuesday, May 20, Day 3: Beijing
Beijing is not only the political and administrative center of the People’s Republic of China, but also China’s single greatest repository of monuments and treasures from the Imperial era. It is the second largest and fastest growing municipality in modern China, the home and workplace to 12 million people.
All flights will arrive on Sunday. Packet pickup and welcome dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Wednesday, May 21, Day 4: Beijing
Program briefing: Discuss the political and cultural diversity of China and receive further information on the delegation.
Professional Program: Opening Ceremony with keynote speaker(s)
U.S. Keynote: Nursing Globally: Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, Delegation Leader
Chinese Keynote: Pending, China Nursing Association
Chinese Speakers:
- Role of Chinese Nursing in Traditional Eastern Health Practices
- State of Chinese Nursing Profession from Practice, Education and Research Perspective
U.S. Speakers:
- State of U.S. Nursing Profession from Practice, Education and Research Perspective
Evening: Social event
Guest program:
Old Beijing’s culture and customs will come to life as you spend time with a family in the old Hutong area. Gain an understanding of how the locals really live by immersing yourself in their lives, even if only for a short time.
The still water of reflecting pools and exotic foliage stirring in the breeze will entice you to explore the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. The Summer Palace has been an urban oasis for the last 800 years and was restored to its original splendor in the early 20th century.
Thursday, May 22, Day 5: Beijing – Breakout Sessions
We plan to have four tracts running concurrently with a focus on leadership, education, research and practice; delegates may choose two tracts of most interest and relevance to them for the morning and afternoon sessions.
9:00-9:30 Welcome comments and overview of day
9:30-12:00 pm Concurrent sessions in each of the four tracts…see tract outlines
Leadership Tract
9:30-10:30 Leadership Models and Capacity….Nancy Dickenson-Hazard
The Influence of Culture on Leadership….Chinese leader or delegate
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Mentoring…U.S. leader or delegate
Leadership Success Exemplars…Chinese leader or delegate
Education Tract
9:30-10:30 Faculty shortage solutions…U.S. leader or delegate
Advanced Practice Education in China…Chinese leader or delegate
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Global Standards for Initial Nursing Education…Nancy Dickenson-Hazard
Education and Practice Collaborations…Chinese leader or delegate
Research Tract
9:30-10:30 Knowledge Management…U.S. leader or delegate
Developing Programs of Research…Chinese leader or delegate
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Interdisciplinary, Multinational Research…U.S. leader or delegate
Programs of nursing research exemplars…Chinese leader or delegate
Practice Tract
9:30-10:30 Implementation of Evidence Based Practice…U.S. leader or delegate
Nursing Leading Practice Innovations…Chinese leader or delegate
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Safety and Quality Issues for Nursing Practice…US leader or delegate
Work Force and Work Environment Issues for Nursing…Chinese leader or delegate
1:30-4:00 Morning sessions will each rerun from
- 1:30-2:30 (repeat of 9:30-10:30 sessions)
- 2:30-3:00 – break
- 3:00-4:00 (repeat of 11:00-12:00 sessions)
4:00-5:00 Closing - Developing Nursing Collaborations
A panel discussion will be held with two U.S. and two Chinese leaders or delegates. Ten minutes for each panelist, with Q&A and discussions, is being planned.
Guest program:
Experience Yong He Gong, also known as the Lama Temple, this morning. This temple is Beijing’s most active Buddhist temple. Built in 1694 as a palace of a prince, Yong He Gong became a Buddhist temple in 1723, and was given over to Lamaist practitioners in 1744. It houses a spectacular 59-foot statue of Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree. The afternoon is free to explore or rest.
Friday, May 23, Day 6: Beijing
Today delegates will have the opportunity for site visits in both the morning and afternoon. This will provide the opportunity to observe Chinese professionals in their own element and setting.
Possible site visits to:
- Schools of Nursing
- Research Centers
- Hospitals
- Community Centers
- Primary Care Facility
- Chinese Medicine Facility
- Hospice Facility
- Home Care Agency
Schedule for day
9:00-12:00 Morning site visit
12:00-1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:00 pm Afternoon site visit
6:00 Group dinner and closing banquet with Chinese colleagues
Guest program:
Step into the same compound where Ming-dynasty emperors came to pray for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven, built in 1420, is one of the largest parks in the city.
The China National Museum of Fine Arts has always been at the center of Chinese modern and contemporary art. Its collection of 60,000 pieces includes masterpieces featuring important artists and the essence of folk art. As the biggest state-level art gallery, it houses important exhibitions and events and is a must-see while you are in Beijing.
Saturday, May 24, Day 7: Beijing
In the morning, delegates and guests will visit the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace), whose massive stone walls were once the residence of Ming and Qing emperors.
Afternoon free to explore independently or you may opt to take part in a visit to the silk market or Summer Palace.
Sunday, May 25, Day 8: Beijing
This morning, delegates and guests visit the Great Wall of China, from whose high vantage points visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the sections that meander through the mountainous landscape.
For those interested, an optional foot massage will be provided before dinner. Or, enjoy this time to relax.
A farewell banquet on the final evening in China will give delegates and guests a chance to recap their People to People experience.
Monday, May 26, Day 9: Beijing to USA
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