Abstract

How can nursing faculty initiate an international partnership, especially when resources are limited? We will describe how a fruitful partnership developed between our school of nursing and a large regional pediatric teaching hospital in Florence, Italy. We will describe strategies that have been successful in establishing this mutually beneficial partnership.

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

Author Details

Michele Poradzisz, PhD, RN, CNE, CNL; Zepure Samawi, PhD, RN -- School of Nursing, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

International Collaboration, Leadership, Study Abroad

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Promoting international collaboration through a study abroad program

Washington, DC, USA

How can nursing faculty initiate an international partnership, especially when resources are limited? We will describe how a fruitful partnership developed between our school of nursing and a large regional pediatric teaching hospital in Florence, Italy. We will describe strategies that have been successful in establishing this mutually beneficial partnership.