title: Using distance technology to learn across borders: a virtual travel course in nursing.
abstract: A 6-week online course was developed and delivered to nursing students and instructors at universities in two countries. The course exposed students and faculty to nursing and health concerns in both countries. All course communications were conducted in both English and Spanish, with support from online translation software as needed. Course content covered professional nursing, global health issues, and nursing interventions used with clinical problems. Although students were initially intimidated by the course language requirements, students valued the opportunity to learn about cultural and health issues. Faculty experienced a learning curve as well and enjoyed this international experience.
authors.affiliation: Professional Program in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001, USA. gallaghs@uwgb.edu
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gallagher-Lepak
authors.forename: Derryl
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: Yrene Esperanza Urbina
authors.initials: YE
authors.lastname: Rojas
authors.forename: Lorri
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Birkholz
authors.forename: Carlos Christian
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Melgar Morán
mesh_terms: D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D010568:Peru; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014922:Wisconsin