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'I'll never be the same': the impact of an international elective
Chris Carter1, Barbara Howard Hunt2, Priscar Sakala Mukonka3
1Lecturer, Birmingham City University.
Background::
many undergraduate student nurses have the opportunity to undertake an international elective-that is, a placement in another country. The benefits of undertaking an elective include developing cultural competence, understanding different healthcare systems and experiencing a different culture.
Aim::
the aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of a faculty-structured international travel elective to Zambia for undergraduate UK nursing students.
Methods::
a descriptive phenomenology approach was used to discover and explore the students' experiences of their elective.
Findings::
6 students participated in semi-structured interviews. Themes that emerged included the importance of preparing for the elective, different nursing cultures, realities and patient safety concerns.
Conclusion::
this study found that students involved in an international elective to Zambia overall had a positive experience but did report some challenges; the findings contribute to the body of evidence relating to international electives.
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