The effect of a study abroad experience on interprofessional and cultural competencies

Other Titles

Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (ENFLA) Posters

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to measure the effect of a Costa Rica Study Abroad experience on interprofessional and cultural competencies of BSN Nursing and Occupational Therapy students. Students participated in a 10 day short-term study abroad experience in which they engaged in various cultural and professional activities.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Julie B. Meaux
Lisa Broussard
Karen L. Carlson
Lavona Traywick
Brittany Saviers

Author Details

Julie B. Meaux, PhD, RN, CNE, FNAP (1); Lisa Broussard, DNS, RN, CNE (2); Karen L. Carlson, PhD, RN (3); Lavona Traywick, PhD (4); Brittany Saviers, MS, OTR/L (4) - (1) School of Nursing, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, USA; (2) College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA; (3) College of Nursing, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA; (4) Occupational Therapy, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cultural Competencies, Interprofessional Competencies, Study Abroad

Recommended Citation

Meaux, Julie B.; Broussard, Lisa; Carlson, Karen L.; Traywick, Lavona; and Saviers, Brittany, "The effect of a study abroad experience on interprofessional and cultural competencies" (2019). Convention. 195.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/195

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission