title: Motivations and Expectations of Undergraduate Nursing Students Undertaking International Clinical Placements.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  International clinical placements are common in preregistration nursing programs in Australian universities to enhance awareness of cultural needs and global health issues. Yet, little is known about the motivations and expectations of nursing students who choose to participate.
  
  
  METHODS
  Using a qualitative exploratory design, individual semistructured interviews were undertaken with 52 preregistration final-year nursing students from four Western Australian universities 2 weeks prior to departure to the developing countries of Tanzania, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and India. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The interviews revealed that students were motivated by cultural inquisitiveness and a desire to help. They expected to gain cultural learning, to be challenged, to be fulfilled, to experience professional growth, and to feel gratitude. Developing an understanding of culture was a crucial outcome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By understanding the impetus and personal motivations of students, educators can guide students toward a more transformative experience whereby a more multicultural perspective on health care can be developed. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(9):487-494.].
authors: Shelley
authors: S
authors: Gower
authors: Ravani
authors: R
authors: Duggan
authors: Jaya A R
authors: JA
authors: Dantas
authors: Duncan
authors: D
authors: Boldy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001208:Asia; D001315:Australia; D002321:Career Choice; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult