title: Overcoming barriers in international keypal exchange programs: an exemplar between Japanese and American nursing students.
abstract: Electronic mail (e-mail) exchange programs among students of different cultures are an efficient and economical way to enhance understanding of cultural diversity and global awareness. However, a program that meets the objectives of all participating institutions depends upon careful planning, communication, and collaboration among faculty throughout all project phases. The authors describe strategies used in overcoming barriers to planning, implementing, and evaluating a successful e-mail exchange program between baccalaureate Japanese and American nursing students.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute-cho, Aichi-ken, Japan.
authors.forename: Cheryl L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Brandi
authors.forename: Joan Such
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lockhart
authors.forename: Daisuke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hara
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D034742:Electronic Mail / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007564:Japan; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education