Abstract

Academic literature contains much information on pre-licensure nursing abroad experiences, but there is a gap in international clinical experiences for Nurse Practitioner students. The objectives of the international clinical practice experience for nurse practitioner (NP) students were to provide high quality and culturally sensitive primary care to clinic patients and to give students the opportunity to participate as team members and enhance their skills as primary care providers in an international rural underserved setting. Pre-planning meetings, supply coordination, and post-trip reflections resulted in student development of culturally sensitive health care practices and contribution to a sustainable medical mission. Further inquiry into the student’s global and clinical reflections were studied using qualitative methodology to explore themes from the students’ experiences. The clinical practicum at the Haiti mission clinic demonstrates a lasting international academic healthcare partnership and a clinical practicum opportunity for primary care nurse practitioner students.