海外護理學習之時代意義及效益

The Implications and Benefits of Overseas Nursing Programs

為因應地球村的形成與國際化時代的來臨，台灣的大學院校將「教育國際化」視為重要的教育議題，「擴張學生的海外學習教育」成為教育國際化的策略。護理教育國際化的三個理由包括：疾病無國界、健康照護無國界與增加護理學生的就業競爭力。對欲參加海外學習的護生而言，個人的準備包括具備良好的外語能力與接待國的文化準備。海外護理學習課程可以增加護生的文化能力、不同健康照顧系統的認識與個人發展（更認識自己、更獨立、更可增加參與者的領導技巧）。「海外護理學習」的設計與規劃、相關論述與研究仍在發展的階段，因此與其相關的議題可為未來護理教學與研究需努力的方向。

In the era of globalization, universities in Taiwan regard internationalization of education as an important item on their educational agenda, and expansion of students' overseas educational opportunities as a strategy by which to globalize education. Overseas nursing study programs can enhance nursing Students' cultural competence, help them understand different healthcare systems within different cultures and countries, and assist their personal development (enhancing, for example, self-understanding, independence, and leadership skills). Appropriate preparation for students who are willing to participate in overseas programs includes language preparation and cultural preparation. The design and planning of ”overseas nursing programs”, and related discussion and research remain in a developmental stage, and might therefore serve as a focus for industrious future teaching and investigation.