Journeys in bilingual nursing education 2: Developing care skills across cultures

In this episode of the Journeys in bilingual nursing education podcast Nishanie Reckerman, a third-year student, explores how cultural background and bilingual learning foster empathy, cultural competence, and deeper patient relationships in Finnish nursing. 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. Nishanie Reckerman, student, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Nishanie Reckerman is a third-year student whose multicultural perspective enriches her nursing journey. 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