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Erasmus+ Program and Nursing Students’ Sense of Coherence, Well-Being, and School Success

Background: International exchange program is an increasing phenomenon across the Europe. Any opportunity for students to work or study abroad whilst undertaking their degree program could have a positive impact on their well-being, professional development, and general competences. Methods: The study was conducted in a cohort of 99 nursing students of School of Nursing, who were followed before and after a one-month Erasmus+ mobility period. Quantitative data were collected using a sense of coherence, subjective well-being, and sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire. Qualitative data were collected by using open-ended questions and interviewing the focus group. Results: Student mobility did not significantly alter their sense of coherence or subjec-tive well-being. Significant positive correlation before and after mobility occurred between the sense of coherence, subjective well-being, and school success. According to the qualitative analysis, the students’ experiences were overall positive and stimulating, with many of them noticing better working conditions abroad. Conclusion: Although international mobility of nursing students does not affect the sense of coherence and subjective well-being, it does contribute to changes in certain attitudes related to the profession and living conditions abroad. These findings may prove helpful in planning future mobilities during more favorable periods when the school obligations are fewer.

attitudes ; Erasmus+ program ; nursing students ; school success ; sense of coherence ; well-being

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