Exploring international undergraduate nursing students’ experiences and perceptions of campus classes in higher education: A scoping review

• Published in: Teaching and learning in nursing 2024-09
• Main Authors: Moyo, Patience, Podham, Maryanne, Dywili, Sophia, Montgomery, Keden, Biles, Jessica
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: campus classes; experiences; Higher Education; International undergraduate nursing students; perceptions
• ISSN: 1557-3087
• DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2024.08.020

•There is an increased number of international students studying away from home and these group of students report ongoing challenges while learning.•This study provides insights into the challenges experienced by international students while learning on-campus and identifies key opportunities for university leaders as well as the faculty teaching staff to consider when supporting international students.•Insights into the challenges experienced by international students while learning on-campus can support university leaders and faculty teaching staff to plan and implement effective strategies to improve the international students’ on-campus learning experiences. The easing of border restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more international students enrolling in Bachelor of Nursing programs in first world nations. This scoping review was undertaken to explore the international undergraduate nursing students’ experiences and perceptions of campus classes in higher education to inform opportunities that enable success. This scoping review was guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) method. The CINHAL, MEDLINE, PROQUEST-Education, SCOPUS online databases were systematically searched. The PRISMA-ScR checklist was used to assess the research procedures. Relevant peer-reviewed studies included in this study were screened for eligibility and quality using the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria and the Standard Quality Assessment Criteria for Evaluating Primary Research papers from a Variety of Fields tool (QualSyst) respectively. Data analysis yielded the following themes: The university experience, Psychocultural adjustment, Language as a barrier, Discrimination and disadvantage, financial hardship, and balance. This study identified challenges experienced by international students while learning on-campus. Strategies to improve on-campus learning experiences for successful learning are required.