Journeys in bilingual nursing education 1: Bridging the language gap

In the opening episode of the Journeys in bilingual nursing education podcast, second-year nursing student Chinazam "Naza" Ojiyi shares how she transformed language barriers into bridges of confidence, care, and connection in the TOKASA bilingual nursing programme. Journeys in bilingual nursing education is a podcast where voices from across cultures and languages come together to share stories of growth, resilience, and purpose. Each episode explores the lived experience of nursing students navigating a unique pathway, where Finnish and English blend into a rich journey of becoming a nurse in Finland and a multicultural world. The podcast is produced as part of the TOKASA initiative, fostering inclusive and innovative nursing education. Chinazam Ojiyi, student, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Chinazam Ojiyi, also known as Naza, is a second-year nursing student at Metropolia navigating bilingual studies with resilience and optimism. Eunice Siame-Moono, trainee, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Eunice Siame-Moono is a nursing trainee at Metropolia UAS and an engineer, entrepreneur, and advocate for multicultural education. Manuscript: Eunice Siame-Moono