Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Experience the culture

G L Stevens1

  • 1Community Health, University of Mobile School of Nursing, Alabama 36663-0220, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|February 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

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.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Carcinoma arising in epidermoid cyst: a case series and aetiological investigation of human papillomavirus.

The British journal of dermatology·2001
Same author

Expression of the caveolins in dermal vascular tumors.

Journal of cutaneous pathology·2001
Same author

Detection of tyrosinase mRNA from the blood of melanoma patients.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology·1996
Same author

Palpable purpura: an algorithmic approach.

American family physician·1995
Same author

Immunohistochemical assessment of tumor vascularity in recurrent Clark II melanomas using antibody to type IV collagen.

Journal of cutaneous pathology·1995
Same author

Family caregivers of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly individuals.

The Nursing clinics of North America·1993
Same journal

AI Utilization and Clinical Judgment: Predictors of Caring Behavior Among Nursing Students.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
Same journal

Mental Health Nursing Simulation to Develop the Therapeutic Use of Self.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
Same journal

Cultivating Clinical Judgment Through Wound Building: A Teaching Innovation.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
Same journal

Pathophysiology as a Predictor of Success in a Prelicensure Undergraduate Nursing Program.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
Same journal

Perceived Faculty Support and Nursing Student Stress and Anxiety: A Systematic Review.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
Same journal

Nursing Students' Ethical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Nursing Education.

The Journal of nursing education·2026
See all related articles

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.

Related Experiment Videos

  • 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.