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International academic mobility in nursing education: an experience report

ABSTRACT

Objective:

report the experience of international academic mobility in Ireland through the program Science Without Borders during undergraduate education in nursing.

Method:

a report of experience presented in chronological order, with a descriptive nature.

Results:

the opportunity to know and be able to discuss questions regarding health and nursing in Ireland allowed the review of concepts and a more reflective perspective regarding nursing practices. Additionally, the exchange promoted personal strengthening regarding the confrontation and solution of problems, development of technical and scientific abilities, improvement of linguistic competences and construction of personality, independence and maturity.

Conclusion:

regarding such constructive and enriching experience that this mobility provides to students, to the governing authorities, to the population and to Brazilian nursing, sharing this experience is expected to serve as encouragement for those who search for new horizons, with the objective of adding knowledge for their personal and professional life.

Descriptors:
International Educational Exchange; Nursing; Higher Education; Education, Nursing; Universities

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