The impact of international placements on nurses’ personal and professional lives: literature review

Abstract

Students should be exposed to a variety of nursing experiences within the host country. This would give them a broad spectrum for comparisons between cultures, nursing practice and health care delivery in those cultures. Therefore, educational institutions are strongly encouraged to provide opportunities for students to participate in nursing care and education in another country.

Taking part in Nordic collaboration; nursing students' experiences and perceptions from a learning perspective: A qualitative study

“…For example, students reported impressions of the healthcare system at home and in the other countries. These results are supported by Button et al (2005) who found that students usually compare differences between the countries, but also identify strengths and weaknesses of the system in their own country.…”

“…In the present study, students reported increased awareness of differences in healthcare practice and RNs' roles. Meeting individuals from different countries is a powerful way to learn about different cultures and understand different ways of living (Button et al, 2005;Sandin et al, 2009). The students described those meetings and challenges as a "personal inner journey".…”

The obligation of debriefing in global health education

“…Dwyer (2011) extends this to the ethical question of responsibility and responsiveness. Preparing students for their placement in regard to local society and health systems is also considered vital for learning (Duffy 2001;Grant & McKenna 2003;Lee 2004;Button et al 2005;Ter Maten & Garcia-Maas 2009;Chavez et al 2010).…”

“…The experience of living and working in an unfamiliar setting and culture is described as both a central feature of students' learning and growth, and one of their greatest sources of anxiety. This has been framed by some authors as a struggle with cultural dissonance and culture shock (Pickrell 2001;Lee 2004;Button et al 2005;Sandin et al 2004;Jenkins et al 2011). An important feature of immersion in a different culture is the feeling of being a ''minority'' (Duffy 2001;Grant & McKenna 2003;Button et al 2005;Ter Maten & Garcia-Maas 2009).…”

Utveksling gir uttelling

“…yndighetene oppfordrer flere studenter til å ta deler av studiene i utlandet (1), samtidig som det etterlyses studier som ser på om slik utveksling gjør seg gjeldende i utøvelsen av yrket (2,3).…”