Understanding the experience of training for overseas nurses.
OBJECTIVE
To explore the perceptions of overseas nurses during their induction programme.


METHODS
A pilot cohort of 20 overseas nurses.


METHODS
A qualitative research approach was used.


RESULTS
The key themes were: communication issues, culture, role definition and feelings of self-worth, which are interrelated and suggest how the experience has influenced each nurse's professional development and ultimate achievement of 'competence' as a registered nurse able to practise in the UK.


CONCLUSIONS
These findings confirm there is a need for greater understanding of the 'adjustment process' and integration into the workforce. Recommendations are made that for future projects to succeed, comprehensive support frameworks are required to fully support both the overseas nurse and the organisation as a whole.
Smith
Sally
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Poole Hospital NHS Trust.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D005551:Foreign Professional Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010865:Pilot Projects; D036301:Qualitative Research; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom