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Nurse migration: the effects on nursing education.
1Centre for Health and Social Care Studies and Service Development, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. p.k.hancock@sheffield.ac.uk
International Nursing Review
|June 16, 2009
Summary
Nurse migration significantly impacts nurse education quality globally. Urgent action is needed to protect nursing education integrity and patient safety amid widespread nurse migration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Migration
- Healthcare Workforce
Background:
- Extensive literature exists on nurse migration's impact on individuals and healthcare systems.
- Limited research addresses the direct effects of nurse migration on nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the positive and negative consequences of nurse migration on nursing education.
- To raise awareness in both nurse-supplying and nurse-receiving countries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of scholarly and 'grey' literature.
- Discussion of challenges faced by nurse educators and clinicians.
- Development of practical recommendations for nurse educators.
Main Results:
- Mass nurse migration has compromised the quality of nursing education in numerous countries.
- Challenges in nurse education are experienced in both countries of origin and destination.
Conclusions:
- Maintaining the integrity of nursing education is crucial.
- Proactive measures are essential to ensure adequate nurse preparation and patient safety.
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