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Devika Ghosh Nursing Practice Development Department Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown Introduction Nursing has undergone a huge transition in the last 10 years following the inception of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing. As part of this programme students have the opportunity to avail of an elective placement, which can be facilitated overseas. Our organisation, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (CHB) has hosted students from both the United Kingdom and Canada. Their placements were organised in the Intensive Care Unit, Surgery and the Emergency Department. Hosting overseas students on clinical placement gives us an opportunity to share our knowledge and learn from their experience. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Aims: ‘ The aim is to ensure that students acquire the skills of critical analysis, problem solving, decision making, reflective skills and abilities essential to the art and science of nursing’ (An Bord Altranais 2005). Student learning is achieved by the maintenance of a quality clinical learning environment where students can experience the privilege of direct access to patients, learn and reflect on what they see and learn essential skills necessary for practice of nursing. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Team Members: Devika Ghosh, Student Allocations Liason Officer (SALO), Simone Comiskey, Clinical Placement Co-Ordinator (CPC), Bernadette O’Sullivan, CPC, Aoife Clare, A/CPC. Julie McMahon, Irish Canadian Health Exchange, Nursing Staff Emergency Department And Intensive Care Unit, CHB, Participating Student Nurses. Conclusion: As Ireland is renowned for exporting nurses to all areas of the world this exchange programme offers an opportunity for overseas students to work in the Irish Healthcare system with the possibility to return to Ireland to work as a qualified nurse. Building Bridges

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