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Critical factors of international nursing students to remain in their host country during a pandemic: A Q methodology study
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Critical factors of international nursing students to remain in their host country during a pandemic: A Q methodology study

Eric Lim, Ambili Nair, Fatch Kalembo, Huaqiong Zhou, Wai Chen and Jaya Dantas
Teaching and learning in nursing, Vol.20(1), pp.e182-e190
2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.10.005
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Abstract

Australia COVID-19 International nursing students Learning experience Mental health wellbeing Q methodology
Introduction In most western countries, international registered nurses are considered as an asset to meet the workforce shortage. Yet, international nursing students were initially urged to return to their parent countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, some international nursing students remained in their host country. Method This paper reports on a Q methodology study to determine the factors critical to international students who remain in their host country during a pandemic. Findings The data from fifteen participants unanimously highlighted that international nursing students had made significant financial investments to study overseas and were determined to remain in their host country. Two critical factors were identified, and they were: (i) The importance of camaraderie during a pandemic, and (ii) The importance of experiencing personal growth during a pandemic. Conclusion The findings of our study highlighted the importance of universities to supporting international students to acculturate more effectively to experience a sense of community, and to incorporate self-care education into their curricula to develop personal growth during normal times to be better prepared for unprecedented times.

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