Rosenkoetter MM, Nardi D, Bowcutt M. Internationally Educated Nurses in Transition in the United States: Challenges and Mediators.
J Contin Educ Nurs 2017;
48:139-144. [PMID:
28253421 DOI:
10.3928/00220124-20170220-10]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
International migration has doubled worldwide since 1970, and nurses are increasingly becoming a part of this trend. In 2008, approximately 5.6% of RN positions were filled by nurses educated in other countries. One of the critical issues is the transition of these immigrated nurses to the U.S. health care system and acculturation in a new society. Continuing education is necessary to promote adjustment and provide for a successful transition while ensuring quality patient care. The life patterns model provides a framework to describe the challenges and potential mediators in the transition process. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(3):139-144.
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