Nurse education in practice
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Benchmarking one's health care system: professional development through an international experience.
At Rotterdam University, the Master's in Advanced Nursing Practice (MANP) program requires that all students complete an international experience prior to graduation with emphasis on professional development. ⋯ It should be an essential element in nursing education that students analyze and benchmark their own country's health care system. The nursing profession should be encouraged to be pro-active in influencing the health care system of their country. Looking beyond borders for other approaches within another health care system can contribute to improved patient care.