Bilingual modified flipped learning in international nursing education: A discursive approach.

ABSTRACT: Finland is experiencing a nurse shortage, leading to the recruitment of internationally educated nurses (IENs). The Finnish education system aims to attract more international students, including those in healthcare. International nursing students (INS) face challenges due to language barriers and cultural differences. This paper introduced the bilingual modified flipped learning (BMFL) approach to address these issues. The BMFL, grounded in constructivist learning theory, incorporated flipped learning and learning stations to facilitate INS integration. It emphasized autonomy and collaboration, with students engaging in pre-class content and in-class interactive activities. The strategy enhanced language skills, clinical decision-making, and communication. Policy and practice recommendati

SUBMITTER: Cubelo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667318 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature