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Amy Adelberger1, Shane Neely-Smith, Amy Hagopian
1Department of Global Health, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PO Box 23350, Seattle, WA 98102, USA. amyadelberger@gmail.com
Global Public Health
|March 11, 2011
Summary
Bahamian nurse migration between 1994-2005 was low, with only 6% of registered nurses migrating. An improved social network method successfully located 96% of nurses, highlighting lower migration rates compared to neighboring countries.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nursing Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- International nurse migration is a significant global phenomenon.
- Understanding migration patterns is crucial for healthcare workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect primary data on migration patterns of Bahamian nurses registered between 1994-2005.
- To assess the extent of nurse migration from the Bahamas.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an adapted social network identification method.
- Reviewed nursing registrant records from the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Nursing Council.
- Conducted telephone interviews with nurses, including nurse leaders, to identify colleagues' locations.
Main Results:
- A total of 18 out of 282 nurses (6%) were confirmed or probably migrated between 1994-2005.
- An improved method successfully located 96% of registered nurses.
- Bahamian nurse migration appears lower than in surrounding countries.
Conclusions:
- The study provides primary data on Bahamian nurse migration, indicating a lower rate compared to regional trends.
- The adapted social network method proved effective in tracking nurse locations.
- Further research is recommended to explore the reasons behind the lower migration rates in the Bahamas.
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