Other Titles
Reflective Journaling
Abstract
In January of 2017, three faculty mentors facilitated a three-week study abroad course providing maternity care to women and families in South Africa. This presentation will examine the use of reflective writing assignments to improve cultural awareness among undergraduate nursing students to improve global health.
Sigma Membership
Xi Delta
Lead Author Affiliation
West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cultural Awareness, Reflection, Undergraduate Nursing
Recommended Citation
Kensey, Michelle O'Connor; Mandel, Deborah; and Welsh, Marcia, "The experience of undergraduate nursing students in South Africa: Promoting cultural awareness with reflective writing" (2017). Convention. 100.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/100
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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The experience of undergraduate nursing students in South Africa: Promoting cultural awareness with reflective writing
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
In January of 2017, three faculty mentors facilitated a three-week study abroad course providing maternity care to women and families in South Africa. This presentation will examine the use of reflective writing assignments to improve cultural awareness among undergraduate nursing students to improve global health.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.