Perceptions and cultural competence of nursing students who study abroad: Do outcomes outlast the experience?
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Donna M. Mesler, PhD, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA
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This longitudinal, mixed methods study assessed the cultural competence and perceptions of 40 nursing students who attended a study abroad experience in one of four countries to determine changes in cultural competence levels, how sustained those findings were, and to identify factors that influenced the development of cultural competence.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Cultural Competence; Immersion Study; Nursing Students |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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