GSRA Postion F11-43
Discovering nursing student' views of culturally competent nursing and health care for diverse groups within the context of an academic service learning experience.
Faculty Name: Marilyn McFarland
Department: Nursing
Campus Address: WSW 2180
Email: mmcf@umflint.edu
Phone: 989-450-0967
Project Description: This is a qualitative research project which involves the analysis of narrative data from nursing student journals of students who particpated in service learning trips abroad. The journals cover many trips over several years; trips were to the Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Cambodia.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2011 AND Winter 2012
GSRA Position Description: The GSRA would collect, organize and analyze the narative data from the journals with faculty supervision. Major themes and research findings are predicted to be discovered related to culture, care, health, and student views of culture and their ability to provide culturally congruent and competent care.
Specific Day/Time Requirements: None identified
Special Requirements: Graduate Nursing student
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Candidate in mind