An appraisal of European exchange programmes for nursing students.
This article appraises contemporary approaches to European student exchange programmes. It explores the impact of exchange programmes on the learning experience of nursing students, with discussion of the findings. Practical suggestions are made to prepare students who are considering this challenging opportunity. Recommendations to optimise the potential for professional, cultural and personal development are also highlighted.
Cowan
Robert Barton
RB
School of Health, Bell College, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. r.cowan@bell.ac.uk
D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D013192:Staff Development; D013338:Students, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom