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International academic mobility: the experience of undergraduate nursing students

ABSTRACT

Objective

To understand/reveal the experiences of undergraduate students of the Nursing School of the Universidade de São Paulo in international academic mobility.

Method

A cross-sectional, descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted between February and July 2017. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview and submitted to content analysis.

Results

Twenty-two (22) students participated in the study. Five analytical categories emerged from the analysis of the interviews: Interinstitutional Relationships Dimension, Personal Dimension, Professional Dimension, Academic Dimension and Cultural Dimension.

Conclusion

There are many advantages that international mobility can bring to vocational training. Greater governmental and institutional investment is considered necessary, but with mutual planning and monitoring by the institutions in order for it to contribute to the development of Nursing and the Country.

International Educational Exchange; Education; Nursing; Students, Nursing; Internationality

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