A National Initiative to Support Internationally Educated Nurses: Implementation and Policy Insights from the PNAA Cy...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Nursing Integration Studies
• International Nurse Migration

Background:

• Globally, internationally educated nurses (IENs) are increasingly integrated into healthcare systems.
• Organization-led support models for IEN integration are understudied.
• Ethical recruitment, structured onboarding, and stakeholder engagement are crucial for IEN transition and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the conceptualization, implementation, and policy implications of a national initiative by the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) Cy Pres Task Force.
• To support the onboarding and transition of IENs into the U.S. healthcare system.
• To identify best practices and policy priorities for IEN integration.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive program evaluation using governance documents, planning records, and survey findings.
• Narrative synthesis to characterize program structure, stakeholder engagement, and policy priorities.
• Analysis of materials from policy summits involving diverse stakeholders.

Main Results:

• The PNAA Cy Pres initiative established a governance model focused on ethical recruitment, workforce integration, and advocacy.
• National and regional policy summits were conducted, involving nurse leaders, healthcare organizations, and policy experts.
• Key outputs include a national governance structure and identified policy priorities for ethical recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

Conclusions:

• The PNAA Cy Pres initiative offers an implementation-informed approach for future IEN workforce integration efforts.
• The study demonstrates how ethical recruitment, workforce integration, and stakeholder engagement translate policy principles into practice.
• Collaboration among healthcare institutions, policymakers, and professional organizations is vital for standardizing IEN support mechanisms.