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Stephanie Matthew1, Eloise Hockett, Linda Samek
1Stephanie Matthew, MSN, FNP-C, RN, is an assistant professor of nursing at George Fox University. She teaches Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner and has led service-learning trips to Kenya, Nicaragua, and Thailand. Eloise Hockett, EdD, is an associate professor at George Fox University. She directs the MEd program and cochairs the School of Education. Eloise travels frequently to Kenya for educational initiatives with partner schools. Linda Samek, EdD, is the provost at George Fox University. As an educator for 40+ years, spanning grades three through doctoral programs, she knows that cultural humility is an essential skill across all facets of life.
Abstract:
Service-learning experiences are utilized by nursing programs to increase cultural learning for students. Through storytelling, the concept of cultural humility can be explained to students preparing for upcoming intercultural experiences. This case study describes the experience of nursing students and educators on their first service-learning trip to Kenya, and how intercultural issues were navigated as students developed cultural humility. The story now is shared in preparation for subsequent international student nursing trips. The utilization of storytelling can be a model for others preparing for service-learning experiences.
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