학술논문

Transforming Health Through Communities: An Experience From a Collaborative Online International Learning Program
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Journal of Nursing Education. July, 2023, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p387, 6 p.
Subject
Australia
Language
English
ISSN
0148-4834
Abstract
Background: For many years, universities have placed a strong emphasis on providing students with an internationalization experience through study-abroad programs; however, the recent pandemic led many universities to look for alternatives to continue offering students an international experience. Method: This article describes the implementation and evaluation of a collaborative online international learning (COIL) experience between nursing students in Australia and the United Kingdom. Results: Students explored community spirit in the recovery from COVID-19. Students positively rated the experience and shared insights and outcomes gained from the program. Conclusion: The COIL experience exposed nursing students from Australia and the United Kingdom to learn about public health issues and develop cultural awareness and a sense of global community. Future programs should evaluate the long-term effects on students' nursing practice and their careers. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(7):387–392.]
The concept of internationalization is a feature of many universities and has been described as a “vital aspect of higher education in the 21st Century” (Klopper, 2020), p. 1). Through [...]