Internationalizing nursing curricula in a rapidly globalizing world

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Global Health
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• The globalizing world necessitates urgent curriculum reform in nursing education.
• Achieving global health for all requires nurses to collaborate across borders.
• Nurses are essential in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through various professional roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the critical importance of internationalizing nursing education at all levels.
• To highlight the role of nurse educators and leaders in curriculum reform and technology integration.
• To address the challenges and underscore the benefits of internationalizing nursing education.

Main Methods:

• This study is a conceptual review and synthesis of current trends and needs in nursing education.
• It examines the imperative for global health competencies within nursing curricula.
• It discusses strategies for integrating international perspectives and collaborative approaches.

Main Results:

• Internationalizing nursing education fosters cultural competence and global nursing leadership.
• It builds capacity in global health, health policy, and advocacy.
• It promotes cross-border nursing scholarship and supports nurses from low-income countries.

Conclusions:

• Nurse educators must embrace internationalization to prepare a globally competent nursing workforce.
• Curriculum reform and innovative technology are key to successful internationalization efforts.
• International collaboration in nursing education is vital for achieving global health equity.