1. The reported experiences of internationally qualified nurses in aged care: A scoping review.
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Sheehy, Louise, Crawford, Tonia, and River, Jo
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WORK ,ELDER care ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,FEAR ,NURSE supply & demand ,NURSES ,GREY literature ,OCCUPATIONAL achievement ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,CINAHL database ,DEVELOPED countries ,CULTURE ,NURSING ,CERTIFICATION ,PROFESSIONAL identity ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,LINGUISTICS ,MEDLINE ,INTERSECTIONALITY ,RACISM ,THEMATIC analysis ,FOREIGN nurses ,TRANSITIONAL programs (Education) ,LITERATURE reviews ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,COMMUNICATION ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,EXPERIENTIAL learning ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,CULTURAL pluralism ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,VOCATIONAL guidance ,RESIDENTIAL care - Abstract
Aim: To examine the experiences of internationally qualified nurses, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, transitioning to and working in the aged care sector of high-income countries. Design: A scoping review. Data Sources: CINAHL, MEDLINE and PSychINFO databases were searched to find eligible literature published from January 2010 onwards. Review Methods: This scoping review was based on the framework by Arksey and O'Malley and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The literature search was conducted by the first author, and all three authors reviewed the retrieved studies for eligibility and inclusion. Results: Fourteen articles were eligible. Data was categorized into three broad themes: stress of migration and transition; miscommunication, racism and discrimination; and aged care specific challenges which included two sub-themes ‘shock of aged care’ and ‘bottom care’. Conclusion: Internationally qualified nurses, particularly if they are culturally and linguistically diverse, face unique stresses and challenges in aged care and face barriers in the recognition of skills and qualifications. The under-utilization of skills is not only a loss in terms of patient care but is linked to fears of de-skilling, losing professional development and opportunities for career progression. Impact: Internationally qualified nurses are positioned as a solution to aged care shortages in high-income countries; however, there is a scarcity of research exploring their experiences. In the context of the global aged care staffing crisis, an understanding of the stresses and challenges faced by internationally qualified nurses will further strengthen efforts to recruit, support and retain skilled nurses in aged care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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