Keywords

calling, mission, nursing, pedagogy of reflection, students, vocation

 

Authors

  1. Prater, Lyn S.
  2. Garner, Shelby L.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This qualitative research study used the pedagogy of reflection as faculty guided undergraduate nursing students in self-reflection and critique while on a mission trip to South India. Working through a dichotomy of emotions, students began to view nursing as a calling and themselves as global citizens embracing cultural diversity.