Students from Kenya and the US in similar entry to practice nursing education classes will connect with international peers about a universally important health issue, share clinical experiences, country specific pregnancy, birthing, newborn and general care, and information about the childbearing family. Cultural exchanges help students become more aware of their own culture and health care systems. Many students cannot incorporate study abroad into their curriculum but this global learning opportunity will reach nursing students at two university Schools of Nursing and enhance cultural-awareness, communication, and clinical care at both universities. With the addition of the global perspective it will enhance students' ability to appreciate and interact with persons here in the US and international visitors. Students will practice communication, empathy, reflection, and cultural humility during the global classroom exchanges that will enhance their nursing care in approaching childbearing families from other cultures and holistic care of other patients.
Global Classrooms Curriculum Integration Grant
This project is ongoing.
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