International nursing education: Challenges and strategies for success

Ryan, Deborah A.; Markowski, Kathy; Ura, Darla; Liu-Chiang, Chong-Yeu

doi:10.1016/s8755-7223(98)80033-1

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“…Cultural novelty is a term that reflects the degree to which norms of the host culture differ from those of the international student's home culture (Mendenhall and Wiley 1994). Some of the biggest challenges for foreign-born students include difficulty with the English language, separation from family, social and cultural adjustment, and academic role conflict (Ryan et al 1998;Zhai 2002).…”

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Into the academy: preparing and mentoring international doctoral students

Lahman

Yeh

et al. 2008

Education Tech Research Dev

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This qualitative case study was an examination of a team-based faculty/mentorled International Doctoral Student Support Group (IDSSG) designed specifically around issues in preparing and mentoring international doctoral students for careers in academia. Twelve participants were selected to participate in a support/focus group that met twice a month for an academic year to attend workshops and discuss their lives as doctoral students. The data set was comprised of two pre-and post-surveys and two in-depth pre-and post-interviews. Findings in the themes of international doctoral students' graduate school experiences and the impact of the faculty-led support group are presented and discussed.Keywords International student Á Doctoral student Á Mentoring Á Case study Á Focus group Matriculation into a doctoral program of study can be a difficult transition for many people. Students transitioning into graduate school have been shown to experience increased feelings of insecurity, decreased self-esteem, and high levels of stress and anxiety (GrantVallone and Ensher 2000). Another gauge of the graduate school experience is persistence, or its negative counterpart, attrition. Although attrition rates vary by institution and

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Into the academy: preparing and mentoring international doctoral students

Lahman

Yeh

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Education Tech Research Dev

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“…We adopted elements of that program, including a teachthe-teachers approach that uses written modules for both teaching and learning and the appointment of an incountry project coordinator [4]. Other programs have concentrated on training nurses at the baccalaureate level, primarily in preparation for teaching and administrative roles [5][6][7]. However, one training program for neonatal intensive care nurses in Turkey is similar to our model 2 [8].…”

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Training subspecialty nurses in developing countries: Methods, outcome, and cost

Wilimas

Donahue

Chammas

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Med. Pediatr. Oncol.

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“…Canadian students comprised 3.5 % of international student population (26,821) and 3.7 % of the international graduate student population (11,190). Most international students come to North America on their own, leaving their family and support system behind (Choi 2005;Ryan et al 1998). They arrive with preconceived notions and are faced with newfound expectations, responsibilities, and the challenge of interacting with an unfamiliar culture (Yen and Stevens 2004).…”

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“…However, these students might have experienced a smoother transition had they been prepared for the cultural and educational differences in the U.S. and received greater support (Novera 2004;Xu and Davidhizar 2005). Several studies have found a positive effect of providing writing support and of careful selection by faculty of the type of language and vocabulary used in presentations, reading materials, and assignments (Pardue and Haas 2003;Ryan et al 1998;Xu and Davidhizar 2005). One report found that role playing exercises reduced ESL nursing students' anxiety about their interaction with patients (Choi 2005).…”

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International Genetic Counseling Students’ Perspective on Their Training Experience in the United States

Sabbadini

Naldi

Packman

et al. 2013

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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International students face social, psychological and academic challenges upon moving to a foreign country to pursue higher education. Clinical disciplines such as genetic counseling present additional challenges adapting to an unfamiliar health care system and different interactions and expectations with patients and colleagues. This study used semi-structured interviews to identify challenges that international genetic counseling students face during training in the United States. Eight international genetic counseling alumni who graduated from U.S.-accredited programs were interviewed. Participants stated that the U.S. academic system was unfamiliar-class participation and paper-writing required the greatest adjustment. There was a need for help in understanding social norms in academic settings. Clinically, they were unfamiliar with the dynamics and communication style of U.S. families. Non-native English speakers experienced greater difficulty in all areas. Most participants reported that they were uncomfortable asking for help in transitioning to life, study and work. Participants identified mentorship programs for international students as potentially useful in clarifying expectations in academic and clinical settings. These results may assist international students preparing to study genetic counseling in the U.S. and may help genetic counseling training programs identify the academic and clinical challenges faced by international students.

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International nursing education: Challenges and strategies for success

Cited by 27 publications

References 5 publications

Into the academy: preparing and mentoring international doctoral students

Into the academy: preparing and mentoring international doctoral students

Training subspecialty nurses in developing countries: Methods, outcome, and cost

International Genetic Counseling Students’ Perspective on Their Training Experience in the United States

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