Facing culture shock and language challenges<\/strong><\/h5>\n\nWorking in Japan, Wulandari said, involves more than relocating to a new workplace, it requires a fundamental shift in work culture and mindset. She admitted experiencing significant culture shock due to differences in workflow systems and Japan\u2019s highly disciplined professional environment. Strict expectations regarding punctuality and procedural accuracy leave little room for error. \u201cEven though I was considered a senior nurse in Indonesia, in Japan I had to let go of that status. I had to start over from the beginning,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n
According to Wulandari, adapting to Japan demands humility and a willingness to become a \u201cnewcomer\u201d who follows local rules closely. She noted that the greatest challenge was not solely mastering the Japanese language, but developing the mental resilience needed to meet the country\u2019s high expectations.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cWe have to fully understand what Japanese society expects from healthcare professionals. Like it or not, mental strength is essential. We are not only learning their medical system, but also their way of thinking and interacting,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n
Daily work routines at Fuke Hospital require nurses to operate with a high level of independence in every medical procedure. Over time, the strict emphasis on precision has shaped Wulandari into a more resilient and disciplined professional. Her experience underscores that technical nursing skills alone are not enough to compete globally; strong mental endurance and cultural adaptability are equally critical to succeeding in an international work environment.<\/p>\n\n
Author: Marissa Farikha Siti Fatimatuzzahra<\/p>\n\n
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UNAIR NEWS \u2013 Building a career overseas is a long-held aspiration for many healthcare graduates, yet concerns about cultural differences and contrasting work systems often create hesitation. Ina Titi Sri Wulandari, S.Kep., Ns., RN, has shown that such barriers can be overcome. A graduate of the Faculty of Nursing (FKp) 东京热 (UNAIR), Wulandari is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":383291,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4648,9067,50,4554],"tags":[4624,14707],"class_list":["post-383313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni-en","category-alumni-news","category-news-en-2","category-news","tag-alumni-en-2","tag-news-en-3"],"yoast_head":"\n
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