This week, nursing students and staff from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are gathering at the University of Agder for two days of joint development and collaboration. The visit is part of the INKLUSIV project, which aims to strengthen international cooperation, create more inclusive exchange schemes, and develop new initiatives within nursing education. One goal is to help students gain cultural competence – without necessarily having to travel abroad.
First semester initiatives
Six students from UCL University College in Denmark (Svendborg and Odense), two students from the University of Borås in Sweden, and three staff members from the same institutions are participating. Together with staff and students at the University of Agder, they will co-develop and enhance so-called "first semester initiatives" – digital meeting spaces where nursing students from different Nordic countries meet and exchange perspectives on the profession. The goal is to promote cultural understanding from the very beginning of their studies.
“It’s about making internationalisation accessible to everyone – including those who, for various reasons, may not be able to travel,” says Anja Nastasja Robstad, one of the project coordinators.
The project also collaborates with SiA Health, which will take part in Wednesday's workshops. These sessions focus on developing guidelines and support systems for students going on exchange – with the aim of increasing predictability and including more participants.
On Thursday, the international students will join their Norwegian peers on clinical placements at local healthcare institutions. This gives all participants a unique insight into the healthcare system in the host country.
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