scholarly journals The long-term effects of a short-term study abroad experience on baccalaureate-prepared nursing students

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Laura Streeter
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Cultural Transformation ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study

Cultural competency is a crucial component of baccalaureate nursing education to support patient-centered practice (Calvillo, Clark, Ballantyne, Pacquiao, Purnell, and Villarruel 2009). Studying abroad is associated with short-term gains in students' cultural competency; however, little research has addressed whether cultural competence is affected long-term, particularly when the study abroad experience is relatively short (Phillips, Bloom, Gainey, and Chiocca, in press). Therefore, the question that drove this study was: what are the long-term effects of a short-term study abroad experience on baccalaureate nursing students? The participants in this study were practicing nurses (N=21) who had traveled to Ghana for two-week study abroad experiences as senior nursing students between 2011 and 2015. Qualitative data (collected immediately post-travel) with these participants revealed four key themes of transformation consistent with cultural transformation: adaptability, cultural competency, understanding of social determinants of health, and mutual partnerships with patients. Social media was used to enroll participants in a study conducted over a one-month period in fall 2016. Of the 45 contacted, 28 responded and consented to participate and 21 completed data collection. A series of Likert-style questions (5=Strongly Agree, 1=Strongly Disagree) were used to measure these nurses' perceived immediate post-travel change, versus their perceptions of the sustained changes over time. Results supported that the four key themes of cultural transformation persisted over time. Creating mutual partnerships and understanding social determinants of health had the highest mean score and lowest standard deviation (mean= 4.76, standard deviation= 0.44)

The Effect of a Short-Term Study Abroad Class on Students' Cross-Cultural Awareness

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan C. Mapp ◽  
Peggy McFarland ◽  
Elizabeth A. Newell
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Long Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study

The purpose of this study was to discover if short-term study abroad trips produce the same changes in students that have been documented in long-term study abroad trips. The study was conducted with current and past participants of a short-term study abroad trip to Ireland from a small liberal arts school. Quantitative and qualitative assessment tools were used to address the question. Results found that change was supported by the qualitative, but not the quantitative, assessment. Students reported the trip increased their cross-cultural awareness and their interest in a long-term study abroad experience. As these results support the hypothesis that short-term study abroad experiences have a positive effect on students' growth, it is important that programs develop and facilitate such opportunities for their students. Not only will this improve the global awareness and cultural competence of participants, but it will increase participation in long-term study abroad programs.

scholarly journals Enhancing Cultural Competence: The Impact of a Short-Term Study-Away Experience on Regional Campus Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Transcultural Nursing ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Making A Difference ◽  
Regional Campus ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a short-term, study away experience on the confidence and biases of baccalaureate nursing students in performing general transcultural nursing skills. Design: A qualitative descriptive design was used, including reflective journal entries (n=15). Findings: Three themes emerged: transforming attitudes, making a difference, and outrage at healthcare disparities. Conclusions: Students expressed both a desire and a need to incorporate their new knowledge into their personal and professional lives. Implications for Practice: Short-term, study away experiences are more accessible than study abroad for larger numbers of students, while yielding meaningful results.

scholarly journals The Long-Term Impact of a Short-Term Study Abroad Program: Perspectives on Global Citizenship

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd M. Vanden Berg ◽  
Lissa Schwander
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Global Citizenship ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Mixed Measure ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Study Abroad Program

This paper explores the long-term impact of a short-term study abroad program on alumni of the program years after having taken the course. Through using a mixed measure survey, the data reveals that short-term study abroad programs can have a significant and direct impact on the lives of alumni. The specific program considered has impacted alumni choices of international tourist destinations, activities alumni participate in while traveling abroad, as well as the choices alumni make concerning lodging while traveling abroad. In short, after participating in a short-term study abroad program, alumni have developed a global citizenship identity.

scholarly journals Long-Term Impacts of Short-Term Study Abroad: Teacher Perceptions of Preservice Study Abroad Experiences

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Shiveley ◽  
Thomas Misco
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Personal Impact ◽  
Short Term Study

Given the calls for a stronger global focus among pre-service teachers and the value of study abroad experiences to assist in this process, many teacher preparation programs have worked to include study abroad experiences into their programs. Including study abroad experiences lasting a semester or more has proven to be a challenge for many such programs however, given the highly structured and locally contextual nature of teacher education. The result is that most study abroad experiences available for preservice teachers are short-term, lasting only a few weeks. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a short-term study abroad course, taken during preservice teachers’ undergraduate program, had any lasting professional or personal impact once they become teachers.

scholarly journals Developing Cultural Humility During Short-Term Study Abroad Immersion

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Katheryn R. Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Humility ◽  
Cultural Immersion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Culturally Congruent ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
High Impact Practice

Background: Cultural humility is an essential part of nursing education and practice today. We often teach cultural competence but do not take it further to develop the cultural humility needed for an understanding of being and becoming in today’s global environment. Method: This article describes a ten-day immersive study abroad experience to Mexico using strategies to develop cultural humility. Cultural immersion is a high impact practice and was used along with reflective writing and debriefing. Results: Cultural humility did emerge because of the trip to Mexico. Strategies used to develop this were reflective writings, discussions, debriefing and cultural immersion. These emerged as strong strategies to use in study abroad experiences. Conclusion: Nursing students can develop cultural humility during short-term immersion trips to Mexico. Further study of these strategies are needed to develop further knowledge of cultural humility and its impact on developing culturally congruent health care, reducing health disparities and promoting health equity.

Effective or Self-Selective: Random Assignment Demonstrates Short-Term Study Abroad Effectively Encourages Further Study Abroad

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-428
Author(s):  
Maki Kato ◽  
Ken Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Long Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Much attention has been paid to the effects of study abroad, especially because of recent increases in participation in such programs. One problem, however, is the selection bias of participants inherent in study abroad programs. The present study examines whether participation in a short-term study abroad program leads to participation in further long-term study abroad programs. Data were obtained from 705 applicants in the 2013-2015 academic year at a Japanese university, 300 of whom were assigned randomly to participate in a short-term study abroad program. The study results showed a significantly higher participation rate among previous participants than among nonparticipants. The results of a questionnaire completed by the former participants of the short-term program showed that they were more likely to translate plans for participating in the long-term study abroad program into action based on their prior overseas experiences.

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