Hoffart Nancy, Diani Jacqueline A, Carney Mary F
Author affiliations: Founding Dean and Professor (Dr Hoffart), Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Senior Cooperative Education Coordinator (Ms Diani); Associate Cooperative Education Coordinator (Ms Carney), Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Nurse Educ. 2015 Nov-Dec;40(6):298-302. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000174.
A qualitative study was conducted to identify the outcomes of international cooperative education in nursing. Seventeen alumni who completed 19 cooperative work experiences were interviewed. International cooperative experiences support learning about culture and contribute to personal and professional development. Outcomes included increased maturation, confidence, and flexibility; elevated political and global awareness; and ability to create effective relationships with culturally diverse patients and coworkers.
开展了一项定性研究,以确定护理专业国际合作教育的成果。对17名完成了19次合作工作经历的校友进行了访谈。国际合作经历有助于文化学习,并促进个人和职业发展。成果包括成熟度、自信心和灵活性的提高;政治和全球意识的增强;以及与文化背景多样的患者和同事建立有效关系的能力。