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Interprofessional Teaching Strategies: Providing Students From Two Countries With Global Learning [Symposium Title]
Abstract
In an era of increasing global connectivity and cultural diversity, fostering cultural competence among students is paramount. It is a prevailing notion that cultural competence is primarily achieved through international mobility. However, the reality is that most students are unable to travel abroad due to economic limitations, family obligations and work commitments. With these limitations of international mobility, innovative strategies to enhance cultural competence “at home” were developed by Lovisenberg Diaconal University College (LDUC) in Norway and Ohio State University College of Nursing in Ohio. Grounded in Campinha-Bacote’s model of cultural competence, these strategies include a) systematic integration of domestic and international students, b) peer-learning between Norwegian and American students where students collaborate and learn from each other, c) collaborative online international learning (COIL) that creates equitable and team-taught environments where international faculty develop a shared syllabus, emphasizing experiential and collaborative learning, d) international exhibit day with structured on-campus activities disseminating cultural competence acquired by students who have studied abroad.
Contrary to conventional belief that cultural competence is mainly attained through international exposure, evaluating student feedback has shown that 'internationalization at home' serves as an effective substitute to foster cultural competence in nursing education. By implementing supplementary strategies, educational institutions can ensure that nursing students acquire the essential skills and awareness to deliver inclusive and equitable healthcare to a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
Notes
References: 1. Carlson, E., Stenberg, M., Lai, T., Reisenhofer, S., Chan, B., Cruz, E. & Chan, E. A. (2019). Nursing students' perceptions of peer learning through cross cultural student led webinars: A qualitative study. J. Adv. Nurs., 75(7), 1518-1526. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13983
2. Forss, K. S., Persson, K., & Borglin, G. (2019). Nursing students’ experiences of caring for ethnically and culturally diverse patients. A scoping review. JNEP, 37, 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.05.003
3. Jenssen, U., Bochenek, J. M., King, T. S., Steindal, S. A., Hestvold, I. V., & Morrison-Beedy, D. (2024). Impact of COIL: Learning from student nurses in Norway who collaborated with US students. J. Transcult. Nurs., 35(1), 74-82. doi: 10.1177/10436596231209043.
4. Jenssen, U., Koch, S. K., & Morrison-Beedy, D. (2024). Innovative curricular approaches for fostering cultural competence in nursing education. Nord. J. Nurs. Res., 44. doi:10.1177/20571585241265428
5. Morrison-Beedy, D., Jenssen, U., Bochenek, J., Bowles, W., King, T. S., & Mathisen, L. (2021). Building global nursing citizens through curricular integration of sustainable development goals within an international clinical experience. Nurse Educator, 46(1), 10-12.doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000831.
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Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Cultural Exchange Programs, Study Abroad, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Cultural Competence, Collaborative Online International Learning
Recommended Citation
Jenssen, Unni; Taylor, Tracy; Edwards, Sara; and Bochenek, Jeanie M., "An Innovative and Equitable Approach for Global Learning: Internationalization at Home" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 277.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/277
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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An Innovative and Equitable Approach for Global Learning: Internationalization at Home
Seattle, Washington, USA
In an era of increasing global connectivity and cultural diversity, fostering cultural competence among students is paramount. It is a prevailing notion that cultural competence is primarily achieved through international mobility. However, the reality is that most students are unable to travel abroad due to economic limitations, family obligations and work commitments. With these limitations of international mobility, innovative strategies to enhance cultural competence “at home” were developed by Lovisenberg Diaconal University College (LDUC) in Norway and Ohio State University College of Nursing in Ohio. Grounded in Campinha-Bacote’s model of cultural competence, these strategies include a) systematic integration of domestic and international students, b) peer-learning between Norwegian and American students where students collaborate and learn from each other, c) collaborative online international learning (COIL) that creates equitable and team-taught environments where international faculty develop a shared syllabus, emphasizing experiential and collaborative learning, d) international exhibit day with structured on-campus activities disseminating cultural competence acquired by students who have studied abroad.
Contrary to conventional belief that cultural competence is mainly attained through international exposure, evaluating student feedback has shown that 'internationalization at home' serves as an effective substitute to foster cultural competence in nursing education. By implementing supplementary strategies, educational institutions can ensure that nursing students acquire the essential skills and awareness to deliver inclusive and equitable healthcare to a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
Description
Overall Symposium Summary: Over the past five years, a U.S. and Norwegian academic team sustained a partnership to engage and enhance nursing students' education on local and global health issues to address the Sustainable Development Goals. The interprofessional team developed Innovative teaching strategies for students to become global citizens whether internationalization occurred at home or abroad. It is imperative that nurse educators prepare future nursing generations with global perspectives.
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