Other Titles
Transitions in Nursing [Session]
Abstract
Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Objectives: Considerable literature exists on the immigration of internationally educated nurses (IENs) in other countries, but little information exists to guide the development and implementation of policies that promote the safe integration of IENs in Canada. The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of the employment practices of IENs in Canada and their experiences with integration into healthcare work environments within the context of quality patient care. Methods: A comparative research design of a random sample of IENs and Canadian-educated nurses (CENs) was conducted. The survey gathered information on professional/demographic characteristics, employment, job experiences, workplace integration and measures of patient care quality provided by both groups of nurses. The sample was comprised of 2,107 IENs (RR= 42%) and 1,172 CENs (RR =40%). Results: Considerable differences were noted between the groups on work experiences and perceptions of work. IENs had statistically significantly higher perceptions of satisfaction with nursing as a career and their current job, quality of care provided, amount of orientation and ongoing opportunities provided for updating their skills. In addition IENs identified concern with being unable to complete their work by shift end and had significant concern that the job was negatively affecting their health. Discussion: This study provides the first information on experiences in hiring and employing IENs; strategies used to integrate IENs into the work environment; and perceptions of IEN competencies, contributions to the work environment, and quality of care in the Canadian context. The study uncovered new information on IENs integration into work settings.
Sigma Membership
Lambda Pi at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Nurse Mobility, Nurse Migration
Recommended Citation
Hall, Linda McGillis, "Challenges with Nurse Licensing and Mobility" (2016). Convention. 507.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2015/presentations_2015/507
Conference Name
43rd Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Conference Year
2015
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Challenges with Nurse Licensing and Mobility
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Objectives: Considerable literature exists on the immigration of internationally educated nurses (IENs) in other countries, but little information exists to guide the development and implementation of policies that promote the safe integration of IENs in Canada. The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of the employment practices of IENs in Canada and their experiences with integration into healthcare work environments within the context of quality patient care. Methods: A comparative research design of a random sample of IENs and Canadian-educated nurses (CENs) was conducted. The survey gathered information on professional/demographic characteristics, employment, job experiences, workplace integration and measures of patient care quality provided by both groups of nurses. The sample was comprised of 2,107 IENs (RR= 42%) and 1,172 CENs (RR =40%). Results: Considerable differences were noted between the groups on work experiences and perceptions of work. IENs had statistically significantly higher perceptions of satisfaction with nursing as a career and their current job, quality of care provided, amount of orientation and ongoing opportunities provided for updating their skills. In addition IENs identified concern with being unable to complete their work by shift end and had significant concern that the job was negatively affecting their health. Discussion: This study provides the first information on experiences in hiring and employing IENs; strategies used to integrate IENs into the work environment; and perceptions of IEN competencies, contributions to the work environment, and quality of care in the Canadian context. The study uncovered new information on IENs integration into work settings.
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43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Theme: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.`