Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs

This paper presents a collaborative model for developing global leaders in graduate nursing programs, specifically through an international partnership between the University of Minnesota (UMN) and the University of Iceland (UI). The model, which relies on an innovative week-long immersion course,...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Gingerich, Gudrun Jonsdóttir, Jennifer Wentzel, Carol Flaten, Judy Pechacek, Helga Bragadóttir
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Language:English
Published: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 2024-12-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies
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Online Access:https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/ijps/article/view/6370
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description This paper presents a collaborative model for developing global leaders in graduate nursing programs, specifically through an international partnership between the University of Minnesota (UMN) and the University of Iceland (UI). The model, which relies on an innovative week-long immersion course, addresses the growing need for globally-minded nurse leaders capable of responding to the unique challenges of today's interconnected world. The immersive component included lectures, field trips, and a group project focused on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Evaluation data from the cohorts in the biannual programs in 2022 and 2024 (n=55) showed high satisfaction rates, with more than 90% of students rating the course as good or very good. Qualitative feedback highlighted themes of shared nursing experiences, a greater appreciation of global health-care systems, and the universal need for effective communication. The program aligned with competencies outlined by major nursing organizations. This model offers a promising approach for graduate nursing education to prepare leaders capable of addressing complex, interconnected global health challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-0a7dc06e85204b8f96f418ff0ab220892025-02-11T21:39:38ZengUniversity of Minnesota Libraries PublishingInterdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies2380-89692024-12-01112Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing ProgramsStephanie Gingerich 0Gudrun Jonsdóttir1Jennifer Wentzel2Carol Flaten3Judy Pechacek4Helga Bragadóttir5University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesUniversity of Iceland Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferyColumbia UniversityUniversity of Minnesota - Twin CitiesUniversity of Minnesota - Twin CitiesUniversity of Iceland Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery This paper presents a collaborative model for developing global leaders in graduate nursing programs, specifically through an international partnership between the University of Minnesota (UMN) and the University of Iceland (UI). The model, which relies on an innovative week-long immersion course, addresses the growing need for globally-minded nurse leaders capable of responding to the unique challenges of today's interconnected world. The immersive component included lectures, field trips, and a group project focused on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Evaluation data from the cohorts in the biannual programs in 2022 and 2024 (n=55) showed high satisfaction rates, with more than 90% of students rating the course as good or very good. Qualitative feedback highlighted themes of shared nursing experiences, a greater appreciation of global health-care systems, and the universal need for effective communication. The program aligned with competencies outlined by major nursing organizations. This model offers a promising approach for graduate nursing education to prepare leaders capable of addressing complex, interconnected global health challenges. https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/ijps/article/view/6370Global Nursing LeadershipPartnershipGraduate Nursing EducationInternational CollaborationCultural HumilityCultural Competence
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Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies
Global Nursing Leadership
Partnership
Graduate Nursing Education
International Collaboration
Cultural Humility
Cultural Competence
title Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
title_full Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
title_fullStr Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
title_full_unstemmed Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
title_short Developing Global Leaders through International Partnership: A Collaborative Model for Graduate Nursing Programs
title_sort developing global leaders through international partnership a collaborative model for graduate nursing programs
topic Global Nursing Leadership
Partnership
Graduate Nursing Education
International Collaboration
Cultural Humility
Cultural Competence
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