Understanding the experience of training for overseas nurses
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1Poole Hospital NHS Trust.
Aim:
To explore the perceptions of overseas nurses during their induction programme.
Sample:
A pilot cohort of 20 overseas nurses.
Method:
A qualitative research approach was used.
Results:
The key themes were: communication issues, culture, role definition and feelings of self-worth, which are interrelated and suggest how the experience has influenced each nurse's professional development and ultimate achievement of 'competence' as a registered nurse able to practise in the UK.
Conclusion:
These findings confirm there is a need for greater understanding of the 'adjustment process' and integration into the workforce. Recommendations are made that for future projects to succeed, comprehensive support frameworks are required to fully support both the overseas nurse and the organisation as a whole.
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