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.

Authors

Donna M. Mesler

Author Details

Donna M. Mesler, PhD, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA

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

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.