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Published on: June 21, 2010
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Transforming nursing curricula for a global community
Jennifer Dohrn1, Karen Desjardins1, Judy Honig1
1Columbia University School of Nursing, 617 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Summary
Nursing education must evolve to meet global health needs. A new curriculum with global clinical experiences enhanced students' understanding of health disparities and diverse healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Nurses and midwives are crucial for global healthcare delivery.
- Equitable care and universal health coverage require expanded nursing roles.
- Traditional nursing education may not adequately prepare students for global health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To transform nursing education through a curriculum innovation.
- To integrate global health experiences into nursing studies.
- To prepare nursing students for broader responsibilities in global health.
Main Methods:
- Developed a new didactic course and global clinical experiences.
- Established learning objectives, secured institutional support, and identified global sites.
- Recruited, prepared, and oversaw 24 students across five international sites for six-week clinical rotations.
Main Results:
- Students gained diverse clinical experiences and a deeper understanding of health disparities.
- Host sites committed to future student placements.
- All participating students expressed willingness to repeat the global experience.
Conclusions:
- The innovative curriculum significantly enhances nursing education.
- It fosters a deeper understanding of health disparities and diverse healthcare systems.
- The program strengthens global networks and facilitates future exchanges in nursing and midwifery education.
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