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A buddy program for international nurses.

Marybeth Ryan1

  • 1Nursing Department, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY 11572, USA. ryan@adelphi.edu

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|June 11, 2003
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International nurses face cultural adjustment challenges. A Buddy Program aids their acculturation in a community hospital, offering support during this critical transition.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Cultural Adaptation

Background:

  • Global nursing shortages necessitate international recruitment.
  • Overseas nurses require support for cultural, social, and organizational integration.
  • Acculturation is a complex process for foreign-trained healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a Buddy Program designed to support international nurses.
  • To examine the program's role in facilitating early acculturation.
  • To provide a framework for supporting foreign-trained nursing staff.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Pilette's phases of adjustment as a theoretical framework.
  • Described the implementation of a Buddy Program in a community hospital setting.

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  • Focused on providing resources and support for international nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • The Buddy Program offers a structured approach to acculturation.
    • Support systems are crucial for the initial adjustment phase of international nurses.
    • The program aims to ease the transition into a new healthcare environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Buddy programs can effectively assist international nurses with acculturation.
    • Proactive support is essential for retaining foreign-trained nursing talent.
    • Hospital initiatives are vital for successful integration of overseas nurses.