The Lived Experience of Honduran and American Nursing Students

Presenter Information

Lorinda Sealey
Donna Hathorn

Location

2074

Format Type

Paper

Start Date

January 2015

End Date

January 2015

Abstract

American and Honduran nursing students’ lived experiences in Honduras during a nursing study abroad program were examined using audio-recorded semi structured interviews. The findings provide the Hondurans’ unique perspective of this experience and support previous research on the role of these programs in developing cultural competence. The need for further research on collaborative experiences with foreign and American health care partners was highlighted, as well as the importance of addressing an increasingly globalized health care environment in nursing programs.

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The Lived Experience of Honduran and American Nursing Students

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American and Honduran nursing students’ lived experiences in Honduras during a nursing study abroad program were examined using audio-recorded semi structured interviews. The findings provide the Hondurans’ unique perspective of this experience and support previous research on the role of these programs in developing cultural competence. The need for further research on collaborative experiences with foreign and American health care partners was highlighted, as well as the importance of addressing an increasingly globalized health care environment in nursing programs.