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Nursing keypal exchange: an effective acculturation strategy to prepare for an international experience
Author(s) -
MaasGarcia Lillian
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2008.00660.x
Subject(s) - acculturation , nursing , curriculum , cultural exchange , internationalization , nurse education , medicine , nursing practice , medical education , psychology , sociology , pedagogy , immigration , political science , business , anthropology , international trade , law
Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide arguments for incorporating keypal exchanges prior to an international exchange. Background: At Rotterdam University of Applied Science in the Netherlands, the Master's in Advanced Nursing Practice Program/Nurse Practitioner Program focuses on the role of the nurse practitioner and places emphasis on internationalization within the curriculum. The students must complete a short‐term immersion experience to the USA during the 2‐year programme. Conclusion: An effective teaching strategy to acculturate students to the American culture, healthcare and nursing system differences was utilized by incorporating keypal communication within the international preparation programme.