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Institutional issues in the implementation of an international student exchange program
Mary E Duffy1, Suzette Farmer, Patricia Ravert
1University of Utah, College of Nursing, Salt Lake City 84112, USA. mary.duffy@nurs.utah.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|September 19, 2003
Summary
Developing an international nursing student exchange program requires addressing institutional challenges. Early faculty and student collaboration was key to successfully implementing this global community health initiative.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Health
- Community Health
Background:
- International student exchange programs offer unique learning opportunities in nursing.
- Global health initiatives require robust institutional frameworks for successful implementation.
- Community health modules are vital components of nursing curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss institutional issues encountered in developing and implementing an international undergraduate nursing student exchange program.
- To identify critical success factors for cross-cultural academic collaborations in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A consortium of US and European nursing schools collaborated to create a common community health module.
- The program involved 31 US students and 30 European students.
- An initial 3-week meeting facilitated program design and cultural preparation.
Main Results:
- The article details academic and nonacademic institutional issues faced during program development.
- Exchange procedures were established and refined.
- Early and extended collaboration between faculty and students proved crucial.
Conclusions:
- Successful international nursing exchange programs depend on addressing diverse institutional challenges.
- Proactive planning and collaborative design involving all stakeholders are essential for program success.
- Cross-institutional and cross-cultural collaboration can enhance community health nursing education.