Background Students studying in a country where another language is spoken face multiple challenges including their ability to fully integrate with peers and academic pressures in trying to obtain an undergraduate nursing degree. The aim of the study was to explore the lived experiences of students, from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds, undertaking an undergraduate nursing degree. Methods The study adopted a qualitative design and eight individual semi-structured interviews were conducted. The interviews were analysed using manifest content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman. Results Students reported feelings of isolation and the lack of opportunities to integrate with native students within academia and practice. The need for personal support was a crucial factor that was independent of gender and students reported challenges related to both language and culture during the programme. Conclusions Suggestions arising from this study includes appropriate support systems within academia and practice. It is imperative that universities and practice settings promote and integrate cultural awareness within academia and practice in meeting the needs of students and providing culturally appropriate nursing care, thereby providing opportunities for all students to become competent and professional practitioners.

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探索在本科护士教育中成为少数民族学生的经历：一项定性研究。

背景 在使用另一种语言的国家学习的学生面临着多重挑战，包括他们与同龄人完全融合的能力以及试图获得本科护理学位的学术压力。该研究的目的是探索来自不同文化和种族背景的学生的生活经历，他们攻读本科护理学位。方法 本研究采用定性设计，进行了八次单独的半结构化访谈。根据 Graneheim 和 Lundman，使用清单内容分析对访谈进行了分析。结果 学生报告了孤立的感觉以及缺乏与本地学生在学术界和实践中融合的机会。对个人支持的需求是一个与性别无关的关键因素，学生在课程期间报告了与语言和文化相关的挑战。结论 本研究提出的建议包括学术界和实践中的适当支持系统。大学和实践环境必须促进和整合学术界和实践中的文化意识，以满足学生的需求并提供文化上适当的护理，从而为所有学生提供成为称职和专业从业者的机会。