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Abstract
Objectives
The easing of border restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more international students enrolling in Bachelor of Nursing programs in first world nations. This scoping review was undertaken to explore the international undergraduate nursing students’ experiences and perceptions of campus classes in higher education to inform opportunities that enable success.
Design
This scoping review was guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) method.
Data Sources
The CINHAL, MEDLINE, PROQUEST-Education, SCOPUS online databases were systematically searched.
Review Methods
The PRISMA-ScR checklist was used to assess the research procedures. Relevant peer-reviewed studies included in this study were screened for eligibility and quality using the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria and the Standard Quality Assessment Criteria for Evaluating Primary Research papers from a Variety of Fields tool (QualSyst) respectively.
Results
Data analysis yielded the following themes: The university experience, Psychocultural adjustment, Language as a barrier, Discrimination and disadvantage, financial hardship, and balance.
Conclusions
This study identified challenges experienced by international students while learning on-campus. Strategies to improve on-campus learning experiences for successful learning are required.
期刊介绍:
Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty