Organizational support in recruitment and transition of overseas-qualified nurses: Lessons learnt from a study tour

Title
Organizational support in recruitment and transition of overseas-qualified nurses: Lessons learnt from a study tour
Publication Date
2014
Author(s)
Ohr, Seok
Jeong, Sarah
Parker, Vicki T
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0834-9528
Email: vparker3@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:vparker3
McMillan, Margaret
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Place of publication
Australia
DOI
10.1111/nhs.12085
UNE publication id
une:17350
Abstract
The migration of nurses has been a global phenomenon, and the integration of overseas-qualified nurses within host countries has led to debate worldwide. Evidence suggests that support provided by organizations can vary and that there is minimal information on the nature and extent of organizational support required to enhance a smooth transition of overseas-qualified nurses into nursing practice. This explorative study tour examined the organizational support provided to enhance overseas-qualified nurses' transition into the nursing workforce in two countries. The various support mechanisms provided to overseas-qualified nurses in different organizations include transition, acculturation, mentoring programs, and initial settlement assistance. The successful transition of overseas-qualified nurses into a host country is a complex issue. A robust support system for these nurses should be based on ethical considerations and a team approach that is linked to strong leadership. In addition, education and support for existing staff is essential for a successful transition of overseas-qualified nurses into practice. Lessons learnt from this study tour might also be relevant to the transition of other overseas-qualified health professionals, such as doctors and allied health professionals, in host countries.
Link
Citation
Nursing and Health Sciences, 16(2), p. 255-261
ISSN
1442-2018
1441-0745
Start page
255
End page
261

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