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Transitioning foreign-educated physicians to nurses: the New Americans in Nursing accelerated program
Divina Grossman1, Mary Louise Jorda
1Florida International University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, HLSII 466, 11200 S.W. 8th St., Miami, FL 33199, USA. grossman@fiu.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 31, 2008
Summary
The New Americans in Nursing program successfully trains foreign-educated physicians (FEPs) to become nurses. These FEPs demonstrate strong critical thinking and achieve higher NCLEX-RN pass rates, aiding the nursing shortage.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Physician Re-skilling
Background:
- Addressing critical nursing shortages in the U.S.
- Leveraging the skills of unemployed or underemployed foreign-educated physicians (FEPs)
- Promoting diversity within the nursing profession
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of the New Americans in Nursing accelerated program
- To assess the integration and performance of FEPs transitioning to nursing
- To determine the program's impact on critical thinking and licensure exam pass rates
Main Methods:
- An accelerated five-semester baccalaureate nursing curriculum was implemented
- Students received credit for prior medical education coursework
- Program outcomes were measured by comparing FEPs to generic baccalaureate nursing students
Main Results:
- FEPs integrated into the nursing profession at comparable levels to generic students
- FEPs demonstrated significantly higher critical thinking skills
- FEPs achieved higher NCLEX-RN pass rates compared to generic students
Conclusions:
- The program effectively prepares FEPs for nursing careers
- This pathway addresses nursing shortages and enhances workforce diversity
- FEPs represent a valuable, skilled resource for the nursing profession
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