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Students and international nursing shock
Emily Jenkins1, Lynda G Balneaves, Alysha Lust
1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to expand understanding of how baccalaureate-level nursing students engage in and transition through international health-care experiences (IHCEs). Using a qualitative, interpretative research design, the authors conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 12 former nursing students. This article focuses on international nursing shock, one of the key themes that emerged from participants' narratives. The findings suggest that international nursing shock can be minimized through a range of student and educator-focused strategies. These findings have the potential to enhance the quality of IHCEs for students and the faculty who support these activities.
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