title: The implementation of a study abroad course for nursing.
abstract: Study abroad programs can enhance cultural awareness and sensitivity of nursing students and help prepare them to care for a multicultural clientele. The author outlines the efforts at one college to organize and initiate a meaningful study abroad course for nursing students to Merida, Mexico.
authors.affiliation: Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC, USA. johansonl@lrc.edu
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Johanson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D008800:Mexico; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009657:North Carolina; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education*