ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.
Many English-as-a-Second, Language (ESL) nursing students struggle in nursing school for a multitude of reasons. The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to identify barriers and discover bridges to ESL nursing student success. Twenty-five articles were identified for the review. Lan...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Cultural Diversity Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 26 - 33 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review Journal Article |
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Tucker Publications, Inc.
Spring2012
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| Sumario: | Many English-as-a-Second, Language (ESL) nursing students struggle in nursing school for a multitude of reasons. The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to identify barriers and discover bridges to ESL nursing student success. Twenty-five articles were identified for the review. Language barriers were identified as the single most significant obstacle facing the ESL nursing student. Bridges to ESL nursing student success include enhancing language development and acculturation into the American mainstream culture. A broad range of strategies to promote student success are outlined and the role of the nurse educator in ESL nursing student success is also addressed. |
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