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Becoming Culturally Competent: Transformative Learning in an International, Interprofessional Nursing Placement
Rachel A Elliott1, Heather Sweet1, Natalie Bownes1
1University of Windsor, ON, Canada.
Global Qualitative Nursing Research
|May 19, 2026
Summary
International clinical placements enhance nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Global Health
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- Registered nurses often lack cultural competence.
- Nurses report feeling unprepared to care for diverse patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore undergraduate nursing students' development of cultural competence.
- Investigate the impact of international, interprofessional clinical placements.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using narrative inquiry and participatory action research.
- Ten undergraduate nursing students participated in a 3-week international placement with preservice teachers.
- Semi-structured interviews and reflexive thematic analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- Students experienced personal growth and improved collaboration.
- Developed interprofessional teamwork and leadership skills.
- Enhanced cultural competence through immersion and reflective practice.
Conclusions:
- International, interprofessional placements foster cultural competence.
- Structured reflection and debriefing are crucial for equity-oriented learning.
- Recommend integrating these placements and reflective pedagogy into nursing curricula.
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