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

Flateland, Sylvi Monika; Pryce-Miller, Maxine; Skisland, Anne Valen Sendstad; Tønsberg, Anne Flaatten; Söderhamn, Ulrika

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Sylvi Monika Flateland

Anne Valen Sendstad Skisland

Anne Flaatten Tønsberg

Ulrika Söderhamn



Abstract

© 2019 The Author(s). 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.

Citation

Flateland, S. M., Pryce-Miller, M., Skisland, A. V. S., Tønsberg, A. F., & Söderhamn, U. (2019). Exploring the experiences of being an ethnic minority student within undergraduate nurse education: A qualitative study. BMC Nursing, 18(1), Article 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0389-0

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 21, 2019
Online Publication Date Dec 5, 2019
Publication Date Dec 5, 2019
Deposit Date Mar 9, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal BMC Nursing
Electronic ISSN 1472-6955
Publisher BioMed Central
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 1
Article Number 63
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0389-0
Keywords Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Content analysis, Culture, Isolation, Nursing students
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5633385

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