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Taking part in Nordic collaboration; nursing students' experiences and perceptions from a learning perspective: A
Margareta Westerbotn1, Åsa Kneck2, Olav Johannes Hovland3
1Sophiahemmet University, Box 5605, 114 86 Stockholm, Sweden; Sciences Karolinska Institutet, Division of Nursing, Department of Neurolobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Sweden.
Nurse Education Today
|March 12, 2015
Summary
Nordic nursing students enhanced their professional identity and cross-cultural competence through an intensive diabetes care course. The experience improved their understanding of patient vulnerability and diverse healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Collaboration
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Nordic countries have a history of cross-border collaboration to foster citizen understanding.
- Cultural competence is crucial for nurses and a key component of nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurse students' experiences and learning during an intensive diabetes care course.
- To assess the impact of international collaboration on nursing education and cultural competence.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative content analysis of written reflections from 26 nursing students.
- An intensive course focused on 'Nursing - to live a good life with diabetes' in the Faroe Islands.
- Participants included students and educators from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands.
Main Results:
- The course strengthened students' professional identification with nursing.
- Students gained new perspectives on the complexities of living with diabetes and patient vulnerability.
- Cross-cultural communication challenges highlighted patient experiences with medical jargon and unfamiliar environments.
Conclusions:
- The intensive course fostered personal and professional growth, enhancing cross-cultural competence.
- Students' understanding of Nordic healthcare systems improved through recognizing similarities and differences.
- The collaborative learning environment positively impacted students' professional development and global nursing perspective.
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