Cross-border learning experience of nursing students in Guangdong and Macao under the background of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
ZHONG Xueyi
LI Minyi
ZHOU Ying
LUO Dongyi
YANG Huajie
Abstract：Objective:To explore the cross-border exchange learning experience of nursing students from Guangdong and Macao in the Greater Bay Area to provide reference for formulating a complete cross-border teaching cooperation program.Methods:A descriptive qualitative study was conducted,and 10 nursing students from Guangdong and Macao with cross-border learning experiences were invited to conduct semi-structured interviews.The content analysis method was used to organize data and analyze and refine themes.Results:A total of 4 themes and 8 sub-themes were analyzed:Positive impact of participating in cross-border learning projects(enhancing foreign language communication and expression skills,broadening nursing horizons,and improving professional identity);Adaptation barriers(language communication obstacles,cultural and social adaptation barriers);Perception of the role of teachers:teachers,friends and parents;Expectations and needs for cross-border learning projects(increasing cross-border learning opportunities,broadening cross-border learning funding channels,smoothing Information channels for relevant cross-border study projects).Conclusions:Open cooperation is a significant way to promote the development of nursing education between the two places,but there are still shortcomings in the current cooperation.The government and universities should pay attention to the needs of students,strengthen the top-level design of cross-border learning programs in education and management,and promote the smooth progress of cooperation projects between the two places.
Keywords：Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Areacross-border learningstudent experiencequalitative research
Publication Date：2023-12-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 4902-4906 )