title: Internationally Educated Nurses in Transition in the United States: Challenges and Mediators.
abstract: International migration has doubled worldwide since 1970, and nurses are increasingly becoming a part of this trend. In 2008, approximately 5.6% of RN positions were filled by nurses educated in other countries. One of the critical issues is the transition of these immigrated nurses to the U.S. health care system and acculturation in a new society. Continuing education is necessary to promote adjustment and provide for a successful transition while ensuring quality patient care. The life patterns model provides a framework to describe the challenges and potential mediators in the transition process. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(3):139-144.
authors.forename: Marlene M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rosenkoetter
authors.forename: Deena
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nardi
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bowcutt
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005551:Foreign Professional Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States