English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) nursing student success: a critical review of the literature

Olson, M.Angela.

Journal of Cultural Diversity 19(1): 26-32

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1071-5568
PMID: 22611840
Document Number: 12411
Many English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) nursing students struggle in nursing school for a multitude of reasons. The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to identify barriers and discover bridges to ESL nursing student success. Twenty-five articles were identified for the review. Language barriers were identified as the single most significant obstacle facing the ESL nursing student. Bridges to ESL nursing student success include enhancing language development and acculturation into the American mainstream culture. A broad range of strategies to promote student success are outlined and the role of the nurse educator in ESL nursing student success is also addressed.

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English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) nursing student success: a critical review of the literature