Double nursing degree: potentialities and challenges of an international student academic experience

Abstract

Objective: To share the experience of a Double Nursing degree promoted between the Nursing School of the Universidade de Sao Paulo and the Health Sciences Institute of the Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, reflecting on the potentialities and challenges of this opportunity for graduate students. Method: This is an experience report presented in chronological order and of a descriptive nature. The double degree in Nursing was accomplished over a period of 6 months in a different institution from the institution of origin. Results: Among the activities developed during the Double Degree are: participating in examining boards, congresses, seminars, courses, meetings, lectures, colloquium, classes, research groups and technical visits to health services. A table presents and describes the main benefits of the experience experienced by the authors. Conclusion: When well-planned and well-developed, a double degree can promote personal, cultural and professional development of the students, favoring internationalization and contributing to the qualification of graduate programs.