The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 37 No. 1 January/February 2006
By Kim Robinson, RN, PhD; Susan Sportsman, RN, PhD; Valerie S. Eschiti, RN, MSN, CHTP, AHN-BC; Pam Bradshaw, RN, PhD; Todd Bol
ABSTRACT
As society becomes increasingly globalized, it is imperative to include international educational perspectives in the nursing profession. This article shares experiences of a university and hospital in facilitating education of students of nursing from India. It includes implementing partnerships, student selection process, and transcultural considerations. These considerations include faculty preparation for receiving students from India. In addition, ways to prepare Indian and U.S. students are examined.
AUTHORS
Dr. Robinson and Ms. Eschiti are Assistant Professors, and Dr. Sportman is Dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, Midwestern State University, Wilson School of Nursing, Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Bradshaw is Chief Nursing Officer, United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Bol is President of International Operations and Founder, Global Scholarship Alliance, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Mr. Bol has a financial interest in Global Scholarship Alliance.
Address correspondence to Kim Robinson, RN, PhD, Midwestern State University, Wilson School of Nursing, 3410 Taft Blvd., Bridwell Hall, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
