title: A missing piece of the workforce puzzle. The experiences of internationally qualified nurses in New Zealand: a literature review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To analyse the literature regarding the context and experiences of internationally qualified registered nurses, particularly Filipino and Indian nurses, who have transitioned to New Zealand.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Internationally qualified nurses are a significant proportion of the nursing workforce in many developed countries including New Zealand. This is increasingly important as populations age, escalating demand for nurses. Understanding the internationally qualified nurse experience is required as this could influence migration in a competitive labour market.
  
  
  METHODS
  Examination of peer-reviewed research, policy and discussion documents, and technical reports.
  
  
  METHODS
  A systematic literature search sought articles published between 2001 and 2014 using Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Medline. Articles were critically appraised for relevance, transferability, and methodological rigour.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Fifty-one articles met inclusion criteria and demonstrate internationally qualified nurses face significant challenges transitioning into New Zealand.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The internationally qualified nurse experience of transitioning into a new country is little researched and requires further investigation.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Nursing and Midwifery , West Coast District Health Board , Greymouth , New Zealand.
authors.forename: Brittany Lauren
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.affiliation: b School of Nursing , Massey University , Wellington , New Zealand.
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Huntington
mesh_terms: D005551:Foreign Professional Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000208:ethnology; D009520:New Zealand; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010679:Philippines / Q000208:ethnology
keywords: India; New Zealand; Philippines; international; nurses; peer review; research