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Nursing education challenges: students with English as an additional language
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The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 4, 2009
Summary
Nurse educators face challenges with students learning English as an additional language (EAL). Addressing language and cultural barriers is crucial for the success of diverse nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Cultural Competence in Healthcare
- Sociolinguistics in Academia
Background:
- Students learning English as an additional language (EAL) present unique challenges in nursing education.
- Effective nursing education requires understanding and integrating cultural beliefs, values, and practices of diverse students.
- Addressing these multifaceted needs is essential for equitable educational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize qualitative literature on the challenges faced by nursing students with English as an additional language.
- To identify key themes and issues impacting the educational experiences of EAL nursing students.
- To inform the development of targeted interventions for supporting diverse nursing learners.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic metasynthesis model by Noblit and Hare.
- Inclusion of ten qualitative studies focusing on educational issues of nursing students with EAL.
- Systematic synthesis of findings to identify reciprocal translations of educational issues.
Main Results:
- Two primary reciprocal themes emerged: challenges and reinforcements.
- Identified challenges encompass language barriers, academic difficulties, resource limitations, and cultural differences.
- Reinforcements were observed in resources, academics, and cultural aspects, indicating areas of support and adaptation.
Conclusions:
- Nurse educators must develop interventions addressing both language and cultural aspects to support EAL students.
- Understanding and appreciating cultural diversity is as important as language acquisition for student success.
- The findings provide a foundation for creating more inclusive and effective nursing educational environments for all students.
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