Exploring the experiences of being an ethnic minority student within undergraduate nurse education: a qualitative study

Autor: Anne Valen-Sendstad Skisland, Sylvi Monika Flateland, Maxine Pryce-Miller, Ulrika Söderhamn, Anne K. Flaatten Tønsberg
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: BMC Nursing, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2019)
BMC Nursing
ISSN: 1472-6955
DOI: 10.1186/s12912-019-0389-0
Popis: Background Students studying in a country where another language is spoken face multiple challenges including their ability to fully integrate with peers and academic pressures in trying to obtain an undergraduate nursing degree. The aim of the study was to explore the lived experiences of students, from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds, undertaking an undergraduate nursing degree. Methods The study adopted a qualitative design and eight individual semi-structured interviews were conducted. The interviews were analysed using manifest content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman. Results Students reported feelings of isolation and the lack of opportunities to integrate with native students within academia and practice. The need for personal support was a crucial factor that was independent of gender and students reported challenges related to both language and culture during the programme. Conclusions Suggestions arising from this study includes appropriate support systems within academia and practice. It is imperative that universities and practice settings promote and integrate cultural awareness within academia and practice in meeting the needs of students and providing culturally appropriate nursing care, thereby providing opportunities for all students to become competent and professional practitioners.
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