An exploratory survey of Spanish and English nursing students’ views on studying or working abroad
Nurse Education TodayPublished 7 September 2007
Benny Goodman, Ray Jones, Marivi Sanchón Macias
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UK and Spanish Nursing students are equally enthusiastic about studying or working abroad but UK students have limited language skills, are less able to access Socrates funding for European destinations, and given their age and family commitments, funding is a barrier for 'non-Socrates' destinations.
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UK and Spanish Nursing students are equally enthusiastic about studying or working abroad but UK students have limited language skills, are less able to access Socrates funding for European destinations, and given their age and family commitments, funding is a barrier for 'non-Socrates' destinations.
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