Fulbright as Opportunity for U.S. Nursing Educators and International Nursing Schools.

Boyer-Chu, Lynda; Huynh, Thu H.T.; Nguyen, Ngoan T.N.; Bui, Tuyen K.T.; Ngo, Giang H.L.; Vu, Dao T.; Lam, Hieu H.T.; Truong, Uyen B.T.

Background: Nursing education across the globe is rapidly evolving in terms of curricular expectations and professional preparation. While there is a plethora of curricular resources and graduate programs in the United States, in some countries, these resources are limited. Methods: The Fulbright Specialist program, the application process, and challenges as well as the benefits of the role are described. The deliverables by the Fulbright Specialist, e.g. demonstrating classroom pedagogical methods, providing access to an online doctoral program, and explaining publication strategies, are noted. Results: Immediate and 2-month follow-up information regarding the Specialist's deliverables are described. The benefits to the Specialist are also detailed. Conclusion: Nursing educators in the U.S. and leaders of nursing schools outside of the U.S. are invited to share pedagogical practices and provide faculty development through the Fulbright Specialist program. The benefits of a collaboration are mutually beneficial. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(11):781–784.]

UNITED States; OCCUPATIONAL roles; SATISFACTION; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; NURSING school faculty; EVALUATION of human services programs; DOCTORAL programs; NURSING; NURSING schools; NURSING education; TEACHING methods; MOTIVATION (Psychology); HEALTH facility translating services; STUDENTS; JOB satisfaction; ONLINE education; TEACHER development; BUSINESS networks; ASSOCIATE degree nursing education; NATIONAL competency-based educational tests; TEACHER-student relationships; LEARNING strategies; NURSE educators; EMPLOYMENT in foreign countries; VOCATIONAL guidance; NURSING students; COMMUNICATION barriers; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors

Journal of Nursing Education, 2024, Vol 63, Issue 11, p781

0148-4834

Academic Journal

10.3928/01484834-20240308-01