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Critical factors of international nursing students to remain in their host country during a pandemic: A Q methodology study
Teaching and learning in nursing, Vol.20(1), pp.e182-e190
2024
Abstract
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.
Details
- Title
- Critical factors of international nursing students to remain in their host country during a pandemic: A Q methodology study
- Authors/Creators
- Eric Lim - Murdoch University, School of NursingAmbili Nair - Curtin UniversityFatch Kalembo - Curtin UniversityHuaqiong Zhou - Curtin UniversityWai Chen - Curtin UniversityJaya Dantas - Curtin University
- Publication Details
- Teaching and learning in nursing, Vol.20(1), pp.e182-e190
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.
- Identifiers
- 991005715169707891
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Nursing
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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