1. The Erasmus Experience 2011 2011 Beautiful Bergen ‘Wherever you go, go with all your heart.’ (Confucius)

2. Preparation LISTS MAKE.... ‘A winning effort begins with preparation.’ (Joe Gibbs)

3. FlexibilityFlexibility ‘Be like water’ (Bruce Lee) Let the experience wash over you ‘Be like water’ (Bruce Lee) Let the experience wash over you

6. Nursing in Norway : General DPS CentrePsychoses Department Poly(Day) ClinicPhysical Rehabilitation Centre Nursing HomeX-Ray Department PRIVATE SECTOR: Underdeveloped PUBLIC SECTOR: Similar To NHS (funding etc.) PLACEMENT – T.I. FOCUS

7. Training......... GENERAL TRAINING: Basic Nurse training is 3 years after which you can specialise...... SPECIALISED TRAINING is achieved through studying whilst you work Usually top up style courses or masters/phd style awards. PLACEMENT: In Norway they structure placement slightly differently. “ Ukeplan’s ” (week plans) are written fortnightly. There are also monthly reflection Groups with university tutors, a research presentation in the final week and mid point and end assessments! COURSE STRUCTURE: Similar to uk, with exams, mandatory training, theory And placement but the final year there 3 placements with the extra one being a 4 week specific community based health promotion role.

8. Working culture......... TIME TRUST VALUES: Learning Feedback (balanced) No Hca’s (only in elderly care) Maturity Flat hierarchy of power Logical ROBUST

9. Living in Norway.............. Brown Cheese ! FISH......... Aquavit...... £ NOK £ Language..... Hvordan Har du Det? Theatre........ 3 extra letters: AH OAH EHH NATURE

10. ITS ALL ABOUT THE ADVENTURE!!!