Development of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Activity

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024 May;55(5):220-223. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20240411-04. Epub 2024 May 1.

Abstract

Global mobility has made global health a priority within nursing curricula and health care organizations. A collaborative online learning activity could promote international perspectives of health care delivery. Including a collaborative online international learning activity in continuing education for practicing nurses is a viable strategy that is consistent with the internationalization at home movement. Use of a qualitative descriptive evaluation approach when teaching prelicen-sure nursing students and educating practicing nurses provides effective international collaboration, promotes a global mindset, and provides an exemplar for professional development specialists to teach practicing nurses. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(5):220-223.].

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Distance* / organization & administration
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing* / organization & administration
  • Female
  • Global Health / education
  • Humans
  • International Educational Exchange
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Students, Nursing / psychology