Evanson Tracy A, Zust Barbara L
University of North Dakota, USA.
Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh. 2004;1:Article21. doi: 10.2202/1548-923x.1070. Epub 2004 Oct 29.
Nine nursing students volunteered their spring break to provide nursing service in a rural, economically challenged area of Guatemala. The students were involved in all aspects of planning and preparation for the international experience. All nine students participated in a qualitative study which sought to describe the meaning of participation in an international service experience among baccalaureate nursing students. Data were collected through reflection journals, evening group conversations in Guatemala, written narratives, and a post-experience focus group interview. Six themes were uncovered using content analysis: (a) Clarification of career path/goals, (b) Improved understanding of social justice and globalization issues, (c) Motivation to continue service work, (d) Discovering the reciprocity of relationships with others, (e) Appreciation for the whole person, and (f) Finding a way to respect the sacredness of the experience. This study lends support for the positive benefits of short-term international experiences for nursing students.
九名护理专业学生自愿利用春假在危地马拉一个经济困难的农村地区提供护理服务。这些学生参与了此次国际经历的所有规划和准备工作。所有九名学生都参与了一项定性研究，该研究旨在描述参与国际服务经历对本科护理专业学生的意义。数据通过反思日记、在危地马拉的晚间小组讨论、书面叙述以及经历后的焦点小组访谈收集。通过内容分析发现了六个主题：(a) 职业道路/目标的明确，(b) 对社会正义和全球化问题的理解加深，(c) 继续从事服务工作的动力，(d) 发现与他人关系中的互惠性，(e) 对人的整体欣赏，以及(f)找到尊重这段经历神圣性的方式。这项研究为短期国际经历对护理专业学生的积极益处提供了支持。
