Purpose This article reports research findings on the effect of an international immersion
service‐learning project on the level and components of cultural competence of …

Preparing culturally competent practitioners is critical, and evaluating the effect of
experiences intended to move students toward cultural competence is important. This …

Health care providers in the United States are faced with delivering care to an increasingly
diverse population. Nursing leaders and their respective organizations long have …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an international service-learning
experience in Honduras on the cultural competence of the participants. The study included a …

There is little debate about the importance of preparing nursing graduates to provide
culturally sensitive care to an increasingly diverse society. However, it is difficult for nurse …

Now, more than ever, nurses are practicing in settings in which cultural competence and
teamwork are essential to providing quality care. The expectation that nurses provide …

One method of gaining knowledge, skills, and experience with different cultures for nurses
and nursing students is through an international immersion program of training in language …

Background Introducing and fostering cultural competence development in nursing students
only may occur with well-qualified, committed nurse faculty who are self-aware of their own …

PROBLEM. Facilitating the development of student nurses' cultural competence and
translating these experiences into the clinical setting. METHODS. Qualitative methods …

Service-learning provides an excellent pedagogy for introducing students to clients of
different cultural backgrounds, helping students become aware of the issues these clients …