The impact of cultural immersion international learning experiences on cultural competence of nursing students: A critical integrative review.

Background: Cultural immersion international learning experiences (CIILEs) are commonly offered in undergraduate nursing education programs worldwide, often with the goal to enhance students' cultural competence.

Purpose: The purpose of this integrative review was to explore the most recent existing literature concerning the impact of CIILEs on nursing students' cultural competence and to cast a critical eye on the findings.

Method: We searched the CINAHL database for articles published from 2015 to 2019 and found 30 that met inclusion criteria.

Tactics and Strategies of Family Adaptation among Parents Caring for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities.

The stressors experienced by families caring for children and youth with developmental disabilities (DD) impact quality of life for all family members. Families employ creative practices to cope and thrive in the midst of such challenges. This study sought to understand the adaptive practices, tactics, and strategies engaged in by parents.