School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Nurse Educ. 2009 Mar-Apr;34(2):69-74. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0b013e3181990ed4.
With growing interconnectivity of healthcare systems worldwide and increased immigration, inappropriate cultural and role assumptions are often seen when cultures clash within a country or when there is practice across country boundaries in times of disaster and during international travel. To increase students' multicultural awareness and work experiences abroad, the authors describe a 7-school, 5-country international student exchange project. The authors also share the students' evaluations of their experiences as they are challenged to erase boundaries and embrace nursing across countries. Participating faculty describe the process, challenges, and keys to success found in creating and living this international project. Students involved in the exchange process evaluate the learning opportunities and challenges and the joy of coming together as newfound colleagues and friends.
随着全球医疗系统的互联互通和移民的增加，当文化在一个国家内部发生冲突，或者在灾难时期或国际旅行时跨越国界进行实践时，经常会出现不适当的文化和角色假设。为了提高学生的多元文化意识和在国外的工作经验，作者描述了一个由 7 所学校、5 个国家组成的国际学生交流项目。作者还分享了学生们对自己经历的评价，因为他们面临着消除国界和跨越国界接受护理的挑战。参与该项目的教师描述了创建和实施这个国际项目的过程、挑战和成功的关键。参与交流过程的学生评估了学习机会和挑战，以及作为新同事和朋友相聚的乐趣。
