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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Career advancement and professional development in nursing
Rita K Adeniran1, Mary Ellen Smith-Glasgow, Anand Bhattacharya
1Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Nursing Outlook
|August 6, 2013
Summary
Internationally educated nurses (IENs) show slower career progression and less professional development than United States educated nurses (UENs). Mentorship and standardized career structures are vital for IENs
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Professions
- Professional Development
Background:
- Nurses require continuous professional development to maintain skills and competencies.
- Internationally educated nurses (IENs) often face slower career advancement and less professional development compared to U.S. educated nurses.
- Mentorship and self-efficacy are critical factors influencing career progression in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in mentorship, self-efficacy, professional development, and career advancement between U.S. educated nurses (UENs) and internationally educated nurses (IENs).
Main Methods:
- A descriptive survey design was employed.
- A web-based survey was utilized for data collection.
Main Results:
- Significant disparities exist between UENs and IENs regarding the role model function of mentoring.
- Differences were observed in certain professional development and career advancement measures between the two groups.
- Mentorship is crucial for professional growth, with mentor sociodemographic characteristics playing a role as role models.
Conclusions:
- Standardized career advancement structures are necessary to foster professional growth for all nurses.
- Addressing disparities in mentorship and professional development is essential for supporting internationally educated nurses.
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