ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the number of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students in nursing degree programs has increased significantly. Although the university is generally perceived as an inclusive environment among peers, these students still face challenges related to language, cultural identity, and integration into professional settings, especially during clinical internships. OBJECTIVE: To explore and understand the subjective experiences of CALD students in the nursing degree program, with particular attention to linguistic and cultural barriers, coping strategies, and their sense of academic and clinical belonging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study used a semi-structured interview method. Ten students from the Bachelor of Nursing program (Mestre campus), selected for their different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, participated in the study. RESULTS: The analysis highlighted four main themes: 1. Linguistic integration is essential for communication and trust-building, but it does not completely eliminate the risk of discrimination. 2. The classroom environment is perceived as inclusive, while clinical experiences expose students to episodes of prejudice and undervaluation. 3. Students request more individualized support, listening spaces, multicultural tutors, and more representative educational materials. 4. Introversion affects class participation, but it does not imply social exclusion.
RIASSUNTO INTRODUZIONE: Negli ultimi anni, il numero di studenti culturalmente e linguisticamente diversi (CALD) nei corsi di laurea in infermieristica è aumentato in modo significativo. Sebbene l’università rappresenti un ambiente generalmente inclusivo tra pari, questi studenti affrontano ancora sfide legate alla lingua, all’identità culturale e all’integrazione nei contesti professionali, in particolare durante il tirocinio. OBIETTIVO: Esplorare e comprendere il vissuto soggettivo degli studenti CALD nel corso di laurea in infermieristica, con particolare attenzione alle barriere linguistiche e culturali, alle strategie di adattamento e al senso di appartenenza accademico e clinico. MATERIALE E METODI: Lo studio utilizza un’intervista semistrutturata. Hanno partecipato all’indagine 10 studenti del Corso di Laurea in Infermieristica (sede di Mestre), selezionati per background culturale e linguistico differente. RISULTATI: L ’analisi ha evidenziato quattro temi principali: 1. L’integrazione linguistica è essenziale per la comunicazione e la fiducia, ma non elimina del tutto il rischio di discriminazioni. 2. Il gruppo classe è percepito come inclusivo, mentre le esperienze cliniche espongono a episodi di pregiudizio e svalutazione. 3. Gli studenti richiedono maggior supporto individualizzato, spazi di ascolto, tutor multiculturali e materiali didattici più rappresentativi. 4. L’introversione influisce sulla partecipazione, ma non implica esclusione sociale.
La formazione infermieristica in un contesto multiculturale
MAKONGA, KIABU SEPHORA
2024/2025
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the number of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students in nursing degree programs has increased significantly. Although the university is generally perceived as an inclusive environment among peers, these students still face challenges related to language, cultural identity, and integration into professional settings, especially during clinical internships. OBJECTIVE: To explore and understand the subjective experiences of CALD students in the nursing degree program, with particular attention to linguistic and cultural barriers, coping strategies, and their sense of academic and clinical belonging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study used a semi-structured interview method. Ten students from the Bachelor of Nursing program (Mestre campus), selected for their different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, participated in the study. RESULTS: The analysis highlighted four main themes: 1. Linguistic integration is essential for communication and trust-building, but it does not completely eliminate the risk of discrimination. 2. The classroom environment is perceived as inclusive, while clinical experiences expose students to episodes of prejudice and undervaluation. 3. Students request more individualized support, listening spaces, multicultural tutors, and more representative educational materials. 4. Introversion affects class participation, but it does not imply social exclusion.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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