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Studying abroad: a multiple case study of nursing students' international experiences

Green, Barbara F., Johansson, Inez, Rosser, Megan, Tengnah, Cassam and Segrott, Jeremy ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6215-0870 2008. Studying abroad: a multiple case study of nursing students' international experiences. Nurse Education Today 28 (8) , pp. 981-992. 10.1016/j.nedt.2008.06.003

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Abstract

This paper examines the experiences of nursing students undertaking an international placement during their pre-registration education. The study took place in two schools – one in the United Kingdom, and one in Sweden. The move of nursing education into higher education enabled students to participate in international exchange programmes. Previous research demonstrates that students participating in such programmes may gain enhanced cultural awareness and experience personal and professional growth. The study comprised a multiple case study, utilising semi-structured individual and group interviews and documentary analysis. Eighteen students from the UK and 14 from Sweden participated. Participants described an increase in confidence, self-reliance and professional knowledge and skills resulting from their international placement. There was an awareness of how healthcare roles differ between countries and a change in attitudes to others from different backgrounds and cultures. The differences between the two cases were marginal. Whilst there was support from both home and host universities this varied between the international placement providers. The international placements were beneficial; however, there is a need for change in the preparation, support and monitoring of students, greater engagement with the partner institutions, and more effective mentoring of staff.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Cardiff Institute of Society and Health (CISHE)
Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
R Medicine > RT Nursing
Uncontrolled Keywords: International exchange; Nursing students; Case study
Publisher: Harcourt
ISSN: 0260-6917
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2022 08:52
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/19327

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