Related Experiment Videos
Reflections across boundaries: the European nursing module
Sigrid Watt1, Kate Law, Ulla Ots
1Department of Children's Nursing, City University, London, United Kingdom.
Summary
The European Nursing Module enhances cultural sensitivity in nursing students through international electives. Well-prepared students gain cultural competence, improving healthcare practice globally.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Health
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- The need for culturally sensitive healthcare practitioners is increasing globally.
- Existing nursing curricula may lack sufficient focus on cultural competence.
- International collaborations offer unique opportunities for cultural learning in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of the European Nursing Module.
- To evaluate the impact of the module on student cultural sensitivity and competence.
- To highlight the value of international networks in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 4-week international elective module.
- Coordination by a network of 26 colleges across 14 European countries.
- Focus on preparing students and staff for cultural exchange.
Main Results:
- The European Nursing Module facilitates significant cultural learning.
- Students report increased cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Effective preparation is key to maximizing cultural learning from international electives.
Conclusions:
- The European Nursing Module successfully promotes cultural competence in nursing students.
- International electives, when well-structured, are valuable for developing culturally competent healthcare practitioners.
- Collaboration between European nursing colleges enhances educational outcomes and global health perspectives.