Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Chinese and American Pediatric Nursing Students.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Global Health
• Transcultural Healthcare

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for global healthcare management.
• Cross-cultural understanding is crucial in addressing global health crises.
• Nursing education requires innovative methods to prepare students for diverse healthcare environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of a transcultural virtual simulation for nursing students.
• To evaluate the impact of the simulation on students' awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• To explore student and faculty perspectives on a collaborative virtual simulation addressing a global healthcare crisis.

Main Methods:

• A transcultural virtual simulation activity was conducted between nursing students in China and the United States.
• Data were collected through student verbal and written reflections.
• Faculty comments were also gathered to evaluate the simulation's effectiveness and challenges.

Main Results:

• Students reported a positive impact on learning and collaboration through the virtual simulation.
• The simulation facilitated discussions on cultural similarities and differences in managing the pandemic.
• Faculty acknowledged the simulation's value, while also noting development challenges.

Conclusions:

• The transcultural simulation was a meaningful learning experience for both students and faculty.
• The simulation effectively improved students' knowledge of cultural competence.
• Findings suggest the activity enhanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion constructs in healthcare.