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Developing cultural competence in nursing students through their experiences with a refugee population
Michele J Upvall1, Mary Lou Bost
1Carlow University, School of Nursing, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. upvallmj@carlow.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 31, 2007
Summary
Nursing students gained cultural competence by visiting Somali refugees. The study highlights challenges and strategies for effective community health nursing education with vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Community Health
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- Community health nursing (CHN) clinical coursework is essential for nursing students.
- Integrating diverse patient populations, such as newly relocated Somali refugees, presents unique educational opportunities and challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between nursing students' clinical experiences with Somali refugees and their development of cultural competence.
- To identify challenges faced by students and propose strategies for resolution in community health nursing settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study design.
- In-depth analysis of nursing students' experiences during clinical visits with Somali refugees.
Main Results:
- Students encountered numerous challenges during their clinical visits.
- Effective strategies for overcoming these challenges were identified and presented.
- The study underscores the importance of considering skill levels for undergraduate students caring for vulnerable populations.
Conclusions:
- Clinical experiences with refugee populations can foster cultural competence in nursing students.
- Careful consideration of student skill levels is crucial when assigning clinical rotations with vulnerable populations.
- Developing targeted strategies is essential for successful community health nursing education.
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