title: Curriculum considerations for enhancing baccalaureate learning for international students.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  International students studying nursing in the United States present unique teaching opportunities and challenges. Student language, culture, and academic expectations are major factors for faculty to consider in delivering international education.
  
  
  METHODS
  An RN to BSN program provides baccalaureate completion study for registered nurses residing in Israel. Students can choose to complete the final semester in the United States.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Israeli nursing students demonstrate a strong collectivistic orientation to their academic work. Issues related to English language fluency and academic paper preparation were identified.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Success in international teaching endeavors is facilitated when faculty carefully evaluate course materials and assignments. Clarity of language, cultural expectations, and availability of academic resources are important considerations for promoting student success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of New England, Portland, Maine 04103, USA.
authors.forename: Karen T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Pardue
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D007557:Israel; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States