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Experience the culture
1Community Health, University of Mobile School of Nursing, Alabama 36663-0220, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|February 26, 1998
Summary
Nursing students gained valuable experience providing culturally competent care during a 10-day Nicaraguan Venture. This international learning opportunity highlighted the importance of flexibility and local support for student success.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Education
- Experiential Learning
Background:
- The University of Mobile established a Latin American Campus in Nicaragua.
- International experiences offer unique learning opportunities for nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Nicaraguan Venture as an experiential learning opportunity.
- To highlight the development of culturally competent care skills.
Main Methods:
- A 10-day international learning experience was conducted.
- 13 nursing students and 2 faculty participated.
- Learning occurred in hospital and community settings.
Main Results:
- Participants provided culturally competent care in a unique environment.
- Language barriers were a significant challenge.
- Flexibility, community support, and student interpreters facilitated success.
Conclusions:
- The Nicaraguan Venture provided a powerful learning experience for nursing students.
- The program will continue annually due to its success.