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Teaching nursing in a developing country

N L Conrad1

  • 1Southwestern College, Chula Vista, California, USA. mnconra@aol.com

Nurse Educator
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Nurse educators require cultural competence for effective transcultural teaching. This study details an educator's assimilation process in Uganda, achieving cultural competence in international nursing education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Transcultural Nursing
  • International Health

Background:

  • Cultural competence is essential for healthcare professionals in diverse settings.
  • International nursing education presents unique challenges for educators.
  • Understanding acculturation is key to effective cross-cultural engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of achieving cultural competence as a nurse educator in Uganda.
  • To explore the acculturation experiences of an international nurse educator.
  • To discuss concepts relevant to international nursing education in developing countries.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative self-reflection and narrative description.
  • Participant observation and teaching experience over 9 months.

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  • Analysis of personal assimilation and cultural adaptation.

    • Main Results:

    • The author successfully assimilated into the Ugandan cultural context.
    • The experience led to the development of practical cultural competence.
    • Key challenges and facilitators of acculturation for nurse educators were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Achieving cultural competence is an ongoing, reflective process for nurse educators.
    • International nursing education requires educators to adapt and integrate into local cultures.
    • The study provides insights into the acculturation of educators in developing nations.