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International Student Nursing Education

Abstract

This study presents the views of African-born nurses on challenges to completing their baccalaureate program in nursing in the US, the success factors that helped them succeed and recommendations for improving the experience for future students.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Mabel Ezeonwu

Author Details

Mabel Ezeonwu, PhD, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Washington Bothell, Bothell, Washington, USA

Sigma Membership

Psi at-Large

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

African-born Nurses, Baccalaureate Nursing Education, RN-to-BSN Program

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The Perspectives of African-Born Nurses on Their Educational Experiences in the United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study presents the views of African-born nurses on challenges to completing their baccalaureate program in nursing in the US, the success factors that helped them succeed and recommendations for improving the experience for future students.