International Appraisal of Nursing Culture and Curricula: A Qualitative Study of Erasmus Students
Introduction. Globalization of knowledge has emphasized the need to promote the adoption of international exchange programs in nursing. Nevertheless, the differences in cultural, educational, and structural schemes have challenged the mutual appraisal and understanding of the nursing curricula betwe...
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| description | Introduction. Globalization of knowledge has emphasized the need to promote the adoption of international exchange programs in nursing. Nevertheless, the differences in cultural, educational, and structural schemes have challenged the mutual appraisal and understanding of the nursing curricula between countries. Research on nursing curricula should allow performing an analysis of different cultural idiosyncrasies in which educational and health institutions are found. These studies would contribute valuable information to the educative and organizational systems and their cultural variability. Objective. To examine the experiences of nursing students on international exchange programs. Methods. Comparative Education was taken as theoretical background. The clinical practice diaries of seven Spanish Nursing Erasmus students (a European international exchange program) were used as field journals. These students undertook their placements in the United Kingdom. A content analysis was carried out to find major themes. Results. Data extracted from the students clinical practice diaries indicated cultural, educational, and structural differences between countries. Most students reflected the hidden curriculum in their diaries, writing about affective, ideological, personal, and social elements and beliefs. Conclusions. The students’ experiences on international exchange programs were found to be sources of interest to clarify the ideological and cultural connections that underlie educational and health systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-02dba8b29be149c6855253c9cf6b8b662025-02-03T06:01:44ZengWileyScientifica2090-908X2016-01-01201610.1155/2016/63540456354045International Appraisal of Nursing Culture and Curricula: A Qualitative Study of Erasmus StudentsJose Siles Gonzalez0Carmen Solano Ruiz1Angela Gaban Gutierrez2Culture of Care Group, Department of Nursing, University of Alicante, 03690 Sant Vicent del Raspeig, SpainCulture of Care Group, Department of Nursing, University of Alicante, 03690 Sant Vicent del Raspeig, SpainCulture of Care Group, Department of Nursing, University of Alicante, 03690 Sant Vicent del Raspeig, SpainIntroduction. Globalization of knowledge has emphasized the need to promote the adoption of international exchange programs in nursing. Nevertheless, the differences in cultural, educational, and structural schemes have challenged the mutual appraisal and understanding of the nursing curricula between countries. Research on nursing curricula should allow performing an analysis of different cultural idiosyncrasies in which educational and health institutions are found. These studies would contribute valuable information to the educative and organizational systems and their cultural variability. Objective. To examine the experiences of nursing students on international exchange programs. Methods. Comparative Education was taken as theoretical background. The clinical practice diaries of seven Spanish Nursing Erasmus students (a European international exchange program) were used as field journals. These students undertook their placements in the United Kingdom. A content analysis was carried out to find major themes. Results. Data extracted from the students clinical practice diaries indicated cultural, educational, and structural differences between countries. Most students reflected the hidden curriculum in their diaries, writing about affective, ideological, personal, and social elements and beliefs. Conclusions. The students’ experiences on international exchange programs were found to be sources of interest to clarify the ideological and cultural connections that underlie educational and health systems.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6354045 |
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| title | International Appraisal of Nursing Culture and Curricula: A Qualitative Study of Erasmus Students |
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