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  • Nursing Education
  • Student Support Services
  • Linguistic Diversity in Academia

Background:

  • English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) nursing students often encounter unique academic and non-academic challenges.
  • Traditional academic support may not fully address the specific needs of EAL nursing students.
  • Creating inclusive learning environments is crucial for the success of diverse student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact and effectiveness of a novel support group for English-as-an-additional-language nursing students.
  • To identify key principles for successful EAL student support programs in nursing education.
  • To provide insights for improving academic and non-academic support for EAL nursing students.

Main Methods:

  • An interpretative analytic approach was employed to evaluate the support group.
  • Qualitative data analysis likely involved thematic analysis of student experiences and outcomes.
  • The study focused on understanding the nuances of EAL student challenges and support mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • The support group addressed both academic and non-academic issues faced by EAL nursing students.
  • Key factors contributing to student success were identified.
  • The findings highlight the importance of a multi-faceted support approach.

Conclusions:

  • English-as-an-additional-language support programs are most effective when built on principles of academic safety, purposeful design, curriculum relevance, positive faculty influence, and proactive enrollment.
  • These principles can significantly facilitate the academic success of EAL nursing students.
  • Implementing such targeted support programs can improve retention and outcomes for EAL nursing students.