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1 Teaching Innovation: br Lillian Maas, RN, MS Rotterdam University, The Netherlands Brenda K. Binder, PhD, RN, PNP-BC Anne Koci, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, WHNP Karen C. Lyon, PhD, APRN, MBA, CNS, NEA Patricia Holden-Huchton, DSN, RN Texas Woman's University Houston, Texas

2 Center for Global br Nursing Scholarship The mission of the TWU College of Nursing Center for Global Nursing Scholarship (CGNS) is to prepare nursing students to become exceptional citizens in a global society who live and lead with integrity, accountability and excellence, which is accomplished through worldwide collaboration with nursing colleagues to provide global learning opportunities for both nursing students and faculty.

3 Goals of TWU br CGNS Establish collaborative relationships with developing countries and/or their nursing programs to develop and sustain baccalaureate, master, and doctoral programs in nursing. Contribute to the knowledge base for nursing practice within the Millennium Development Goals.

4 Goals of TWU br CGNS Collaborate with international partners toward educating nurses in the conduct and application of research findings. Provide global service-learning opportunities for nursing students, graduate nurses and nursing faculty. Collaborate with intra-institutional programs that promote cultural diversity.

5 Increased focus on health promotion and disease prevention have refocused nurse educators and leaders efforts to reposition nursing into a global arena with international standards of education (NLN, 2003). Background br Transformation of nursing education from technical to professional (IOM, 2003; NLN, 2003; WHO, 2009). Expansion of practice environments, technological advances, repositioning of nursing education within higher education

6 Goals of Global br Standards To establish educational criteria and assure outcomes that Are based on evidence and competency Promote the progressive nature of education and lifelong learning Ensure the employment of practitioners who are competent and who, by providing quality care, promote positive health outcomes in the populations they serve

7 Global Collaborative br Texas Woman s University and Rotterdam University Nurse Practitioner Collaborative

8 br Global Collaborative Texas Woman s University and Rotterdam University Nurse Practitioner Collaborative

9 Bologna Agreement br 1999 Building a Transcontinental Bridge to Advanced Nursing Practice 1999-Signed by 29 EU countries: 490 million people; BaMa- Bachelor s, Master s trajectory; Euro introduced : One currency/one workforce/one academic degree structure/transferable degree structure between countries; Internationalization of curriculum mandatory in all educations for accreditation!

10 The Nurse Practitioner br in the Netherlands Since Rotterdam University (RU). International site visit mandatory. Only school in the world to mandate an international experience for ANP prior to graduation.

11 Internationalization br within the NP Program at Rotterdam University An American/Dutch Partnership Curriculum: Various lessons in English; English books and articles; International NP guest lecturers and students; Global health care topics (cultural disparities, transcultural nursing, comparing international healthcare systems); 1350 = $1775- airline ticket, transporation, hotel, some food; Part of their registration fee; Marketing Tool- international trip.

12 Internationalization brabroad Promoting Borderless Nursing Practice An American/Dutch Partnership Creates a lasting impression of another healthcare and nursing system Increases cultural awareness. Reveals the importance of collaborating with international colleagues. Promotes nurses who are open to other philosophies, cultures and possibilities.

13 The Beginnings br Moved to the Netherlands International coordinator at Rotterdam University. Needed to find partner school. Alumnus of Texas Woman s University. Made site visit. Collaboration since in 2005.

14 Preparation: br Logistics Book airline tickets and hotel for large group 3 months in advance: Roommate list/passports/driver s license; Coordinate drivers for cars-baggage to a minimum; Make contact with local hospitals: Each hospital hosts 5-8 students for the week; provides 1 hr to let students present case study re: NP role implementation; many hospitals provide CEU s for event.

15 Preparation: br Logistics Keypal Exchange Eight week CV/autobiography exchange; Topics: role implementation, healthcare and nursing systems, challenges balancing professional and personal life;

16 Keypal Exchange br Week 1 Introduction, Short Autobiography, CV exchange. Week 2 For American students: What is your image about the Netherlands; For Dutch students: What is your image about the USA. Week 3 Explain your healthcare system in simple terms; Discuss the socio-political issues affecting your healthcare system; Discuss pros and cons; Current trends. Week 4 Description of your role and work environment as an NP student; Challenges and barriers to your role development. Week 5 Open for friendly exchange/discussion. Week 6 How do you distinguish yourself from a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner? What activities will facilitate this role transition? Week 7 What have you gained from this international exchange? What questions would you recommend to be added to this schedule? Week 8 Evaluate exchange

17 br Event Planners

18 Preparation: The br American Side TWU Students Assignments Coordinate student program Keypal exchange Case studies completion

19 Day with TWU Students: br Program Small Group Case Studies Keypals Lunch Cultural Gift Exchange Informal Socialization

20 br Global Collaborative

21 br Small Group Work

22 br Small Group Work

23 br Presentations

24 br Cultural Sharing

25 Current br Standings Since Dutch students to America; American NP students to the Netherlands, 5 faculty; students to Houston.

26 br 2005

27 br 2006

28 br 2007

29 br 2008

30 br 2009

31 br 2010

32 br 2011

33 br TWU/Rotterdam Collaborative 2011

34 br TWU in Rotterdam 2011

35 br TWU in Rotterdam 2011

36 Evaluation br This assignment accounts for 10% of the course grade & has two parts: KeyPal exchange (5%) Evaluation of the KeyPal experience: a 2-page narrative summary due to their clinical advisor. In the summary they discuss the international collaboration and the top three things they learned related to the collaboration and the KeyPal topical questions. Clear writing style without grammatical errors of the summary narrative and address your learning outcomes of the topical questions and your international experience. Case study with collaboration including the international visitors (5%): Clear presentation of Case Study. In addition, each student evaluates their colleagues and self on the contribution to the Case Study.

37 International conference on NP practice and education hosted by University of Rotterdam and Texas Woman s University alternating between US and European sites. Future brplans Funding for Houston faculty & students traveling to Rotterdam. Development of graduate nursing elective for exchange program. Expansion of exchange opportunities for more members of NP faculty.

38 Teaching Innovation: br Lillian Maas, RN, MS Brenda K. Binder, PhD, RN, PNP-BC Anne Koci, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, WHNP Karen C. Lyon, PhD, APRN, MBA, CNS, NEA Patricia Holden-Huchton, DNS, RN

39 Dank u wel/thank You Dank u wel for your hospitality and your kind attention. Any Questions?