Nursing in a Global Community: A Study Abroad Program

Tabi, Marian; Mukherjee, Subarna

doi:10.1177/1043659602250637

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“…Positive themes of personal and intellectual growth, transformational learning, spiritual calling to serve, worldview expansion, and confidence enhancement of their nursing skills were reported by a number of authors (Harrison & Malone, 2004;Tabi & Mukherjee, 2003;Wallace, 2007;Walsh & DeJoseph, 2003). Concerns addressed were not feeling adequately prepared, fear of the unknown, being in the minority, and the inability to speak the language and to communicate (Grant & McKenna, 2003;DeDee & Stewart, 2003;Wallace, 2007).…”

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“…It was also noted that they should not just be student exchanges, but practical nursing programs that enhance and promote knowledge that would serve the students well into their future (Grant & McKenna, 2003;Kirkham et al, 2005). Tabi and Mukherjee (2003) wrote that students' personal reflections on international clinical placements become truly meaningful when they lead to some form of social action. These experiences are considered a starting point for the future.…”

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Community Health Nursing Student Experience in Nicaragua

Ailinger

Molloy

Sacasa

2009

Journal of Community Health Nursing

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International clinical experiences can provide excellent opportunities for nursing students to practice community health nursing, enhance their global perspective, and increase their cultural awareness of vulnerable populations. Selected students from the Georgetown University nursing program spent part of their winter intercession in Nicaragua, working with a vulnerable population in an impoverished community. Students cared for families, worked in clinics, conducted health teaching sessions to large groups in the community, and held a health fair. A community assessment provided an experience in learning about the resources and demographics of the community. The program was feasible through the collaboration with the local Nicaraguan university nursing program.

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Community Health Nursing Student Experience in Nicaragua

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Molloy

Sacasa

2009

Journal of Community Health Nursing

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“…The Georgia Southern University program in Ghana, on the other hand, offers a descriptive and theoretical overview of health from a global perspective using primary health care as the framework of analysis. The program affords students the opportunity to learn, observe, experience, compare, and contrast different models of health care delivery systems using Ghana and the United States as model examples (Tabi, 2003).…”

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Study Abroad Ghana: An International Experiential Learning

Boateng¹,

Thompson²

2013

Journal of Social Work Education

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“…[9,10] These programs have become a significant pedagogy in nursing to increase students understanding of cultural competence and intercultural sensitivity. [10] Common benefits of international nursing exchange programs are reported as (a) learning cultural differences, [3,4,11] building cultural competence, [5,9,10] comparing health care systems and nursing practice, [12,13] personal growth, [13,14] career development, [3,10,15] cognitive development, [9,10] transcultural adaptation, [3] understanding of population-based health care problems, [14] improvement in linguistic capabilities, [4,13] team work, [8] and developing an awareness of one's own culture, structure and practice that impact the student and the world, [9,15] and aid students in becoming better global citizens. [16] Nursing education has shifted to institutions of higher education across the globe, permitting student and faculty exchanges to become more readily obtainable.…”

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Learning beyond expectations: Evaluation of an international nursing student exchange

Pereira¹,

Brisbois²,

Silva³

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Background/Purpose: Study abroad programs, through international exchanges in undergraduate nursing schools, are becoming common in response to a globalized world and imperative for nurses to acquire cultural awareness and related competencies. Increased recognition of exchanges exists, with limited empirical evaluation of learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of a short-term international exchange on Portuguese and American nursing students in respect to its influence on learning. Methods: A mixed-method research design was utilized for data collection. Online survey (demographic data and revised HPSISN tool) and focus group data collection using synchronous chat groups captured nursing student experiences and perceptions about their participation in a two-sided exchange. Results: Focus group data from sixteen nursing students (aged 20-39) delineated two major themes: 1) Expectations of the student exchange with three subthemes: a) motivations to participate, b) met versus unmet expectations, and c) beyond expectations; and, 2) Learning (how and what) with six subthemes: a) understanding cultural differences, b) recognizing a different health care system, c) reconsidering the role of the nurse, d) building team work, e) integrating theory into practice, and f) peer mutual learning. Survey data across the four dimensions: 1) Perspectives of exchange, 2) attitude toward community involvement, 3) future professional work and, 4) personal reflection exhibited students acquired personal and professional competencies that were beyond their expectations of the exchange. Conclusions: Results strongly support nursing student participation in international exchange programs develops personal growth and professional competencies that may impact future practice when caring for diverse patient populations. Universities should develop and foster global programs for student engagement.

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Nursing in a Global Community: A Study Abroad Program

Cited by 27 publications

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Community Health Nursing Student Experience in Nicaragua

Community Health Nursing Student Experience in Nicaragua

Study Abroad Ghana: An International Experiential Learning

Learning beyond expectations: Evaluation of an international nursing student exchange

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