Abstract
BACKGROUND
Nursing students need an understanding of global health concepts in the 21st century. Patients and/or populations may come from anywhere in the world, some of whom may be seeking refuge from conflict and/or war. In addition, nurses may be employed in other countries.
PROBLEM
Nurse educators may not have international experiences or know about global opportunities or how to navigate them.
APPROACH
Fulbright Scholar Awards are one way for nursing educators to experience academic opportunities in another country, working with international colleagues and/or students.
OUTCOMES
One nurse educator describes her experience from successful application through the postaward period.
CONCLUSIONS
Fulbright offers opportunities for academics to engage in teaching and/or research, work with international colleagues, and be immersed in other cultures. Such experiences can equip nurse educators with more comprehensive global perspectives for preparing future nurses.
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