Abstract
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.
Sigma Membership
Upsilon Chi
Lead Author Affiliation
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cultural Competence, Immersion Study, Nursing Students
Recommended Citation
Mesler, Donna M., "Perceptions and cultural competence of nursing students who study abroad: Do outcomes outlast the experience?" (2019). INRC (Congress). 269.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/269
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Perceptions and cultural competence of nursing students who study abroad: Do outcomes outlast the experience?
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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.