Bridges or Barriers to Success: The Nature of the Student Experiences in Nursing

Crossing cultures: the lived experience of Jordanian graduate students in nursing: a qualitative study

This qualitative phenomenologic study explores the meaning of crossing cultures as experienced by Jordanian graduate students in nursing. Seven male and female students participated in conversations and journals regarding their experiences in the academic, social and professional realms of an American culture at a private, mid-Atlantic university. An analysis of the text revealed an overarching theme, "metamorphosis of self." Events leading to the metamorphosis included being chosen, experiencing a time full of memories, feeling bombarded with stimuli and "looking to do something" as professional nurses in Jordan.

International Nurses' Experiences Seeking Graduate Education in the United States

Nurses from many countries in the world continue to seek further education in the U.S. every year. This study examined their experiences (N = 83) and those of the host institutions (N = 35) in the U.S. regarding the difficulties each experienced in coping with unfamiliar curricula and cultural mores, as well as financial constraints.