Health Center
/ Nursing Office
There are two registered nurses,
one American and one British trained who job share in order to provide
24-hour coverage for the University. They have posted campus office
hours during the school day. After hours they may be contacted using
a common emergency/after hours cell phone number - 662-6235. Each
nurse also has her own cell phone should you wish more personal
contact. The nurses encourage the use of the Internet for any questions
or concerns you may have. Contact us at The Nursing Office.
Joseph N. France Hospital serves
the island’s population of 36,000 people. Some physicians
have been trained in the USA, Canada, or the United Kingdom. There
are doctors available for many different specialties: surgery, radiology,
pediatrics, obstetrics, family practice, and internal medicine.
Hospital services are available for emergencies, but overall care
is very basic in nature. Patients with severe health problems are
evacuated to the nearest larger facility, Puerto Rico or Miami.
Emergency evacuation and health insurance are a part of your tuition.
If you are currently on medication,
bring a supply that will last you through your first semester. The
medications that are readily available in St. Kitts are those you
would find in your local pharmacy.
For those of you who will be bringing
children and infants, a support group is available. Contact information
is on the university web site. Medical care is extremely inexpensive
compared to the US, but also limited in scope.
All students must have the rabies vaccination.
You will need proof of this for your clinical year. Should you be
unable to get your third injection prior to your travel, the nurses’
office will be happy to assist you. You need to carry the vaccine
with you in a small cooler with some ice.
Please resolve any current health
issues that may affect your studies here in St Kitts. It is very
stressful to be in a different culture and environment, away from
family and friends, and dealing with health issues so many miles
from home.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
We look forward to meeting you.
RUSVM
Nursing Office
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