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Ingrid Gilje Heiberg1, Hellen Dahl2, Kristin Ådnøy Eriksen2
1Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bjørnsonsgate 45, 5528, Haugesund, Norway.
Nurse Education in Practice
|November 10, 2019
Summary
International student exchange programs enhance nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- International student exchange is recognized for its significant impact on personal and professional development.
- Nursing practice necessitates strong caring abilities, a key component of effective patient care.
- The value of international practice modules in nursing education requires further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how international practice modules abroad enhance nurse students' caring abilities.
- To understand the influence of international experiences on nursing education and professional development.
Main Methods:
- A critical hermeneutic approach was employed for this case study.
- Empirical material from a Norwegian nurse education program (2005-2017) was analyzed.
- Directed content analysis, incorporating elements of the virtuous circle of intelligent kindness, was utilized.
Main Results:
- International practice modules were found to strengthen relational characteristics such as attentiveness and attunement.
- Students reported enhanced abilities in caring, a vital aspect of nursing.
- Experiencing the nursing profession in a new country fostered new perspectives on education.
Conclusions:
- International practice modules positively influence nurse education by enhancing caring skills.
- The experience of 'feeling lost' in a new environment can be a catalyst for educational growth.
- International exchange programs are crucial for developing well-rounded and competent nursing professionals.
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