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The Cummins model: a framework for teaching nursing students for whom English is a second language
K Abriam-Yago1, M Yoder, M Kataoka-Yahiro
1School of Nursing at San Jose State University, USA.
Summary
Nurses need strong language skills and cultural knowledge to care for diverse patients. Supporting English as a Second Language (ESL) nursing students is crucial for a multicultural healthcare workforce.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Diversity
- Linguistic Competency in Healthcare
Background:
- The healthcare system needs nurses equipped with language and cultural competence to serve ethnic minority immigrants.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) students are vital for meeting the demands of a multicultural community.
- Language barriers impede the academic success of ESL nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges faced by English as a Second Language (ESL) students in nursing programs.
- To discuss the application of the Cummins Model of language proficiency.
- To provide a framework for nursing faculty to support ESL students' academic achievement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on language proficiency models in nursing education.
- Analysis of the Cummins Model for its applicability to ESL nursing students.
- Discussion of strategies for educational support.
Main Results:
- ESL students encounter significant language difficulties impacting their academic performance.
- The Cummins Model offers a theoretical framework to understand and address these language challenges.
- Educational support tailored to ESL students' needs is essential for their success.
Conclusions:
- Implementing the Cummins Model can help nursing faculty develop effective support systems for ESL students.
- Addressing language barriers is key to retaining and graduating ESL nurses.
- Enhancing the multicultural healthcare workforce requires targeted support for ESL nursing students.