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The
European Nursing Module (ENM) outlined has been designed to provide
a structured framework for international student exchange in nursing
education which will ensure that the maximum professional learning
benefit can be gained from a relatively short period of international
study. Exchanges take place between students from the institutions
that are members of the European Nursing Module Network and signatories
to the Multi-lateral Memorandum of Co-operation for the ENM.
The broad
aims of the module
- To develop
the students' understanding of the concept of culture.
- To develop
the students' understanding of European and professional cultural
issues which will promote and enhance health care by individuals
practising in a range of settings.
- To enable
students to recognise the international dimension of professional
nursing knowledge and health care.
- To develop
the students' awareness, understanding and acceptance of cultural
differences.
- To develop
the students' awareness of, and respect for, clients' individual
cultures.
- To develop
the students' understanding of the influence of historical, philosophical,
ethical, economic, political and professional factors on their
own and others' professional cultures.
- To develop
the students' awareness of professional culture and role, and
an increasing awareness of their own cultural identity.
Learning outcomes of the module
 The
student will have developed her/his awareness of the influence
of culture on health, welfare and professional nursing.- The student
will value the sharing of multi-cultural knowledge and experience.
- The student
will demonstrate an awareness and tolerance of other cultures.
- The student
will reflect on her/his values and attitudes relating to nursing
and health care.
- The student
will share her/his learning experiences with colleagues.
- The student
will gain understanding of, and empathy for, the experience of
"being a stranger".
- The student
will develop her/his understanding of how nursing cultures define
nursing and the nurses' role.
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