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Preparing culturally and linguistically diverse nursing students for clinical practice in the health care setting
Harvey, Theresa Robinson, Carolyn Frohman, Rena
Harvey, Theresa
Robinson, Carolyn
Frohman, Rena
Abstract
The number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students seeking enrollment in higher education courses in Western countries where English is the predominant language has grown considerably in the past decade, especially in undergraduate health care courses. When enrolled in nursing courses, students are required to complete clinical placements. Such experiences can create significant challenges for CALD students where language, cultural differences, and interpretation of cultural norms complicate the learning process. To assist CALD nursing students to transition successfully, an extracurricular integrated curriculum program was developed and implemented at a university in Queensland, Australia. The program is a series of interactive workshops based on the principles of caring pedagogy and student-centered learning. The program applies strategies that combine small-group discussions with peers, role-plays, and interactions with final-year nursing student volunteers. Evaluation of the program suggests it has assisted most of the students surveyed to be successful in their clinical studies. [J Nurs Educ. 2013;52(7):365–370.]
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2013
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Journal article
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Journal of Nursing Education
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52
Issue
7
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365-370
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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