School of Nursing, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Ishikawa, Japan.
J Nurs Manag. 2010 Mar;18(2):215-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2009.01041.x.
The purpose of the present study was to explore the perceptions of Korean and Japanese nurses' about nursing in Australia.
There are increasing numbers of overseas nurses entering Australian nursing. More nurses educated in Asian countries are arriving.
Qualitative research methodology comprised in-depth semi-structured interviews with five registered nurses, who had worked in both Australia and their home country.
The research participants were mostly satisfied with working conditions, support and continuing nursing education in Australia. However, English language deficits, differences in culture and beliefs about the nurse's role were found, that could create the potential for misunderstandings. They also recognized that too much help may be a form of covert discrimination.
The participants had some transition issues, particularly in adjusting to differences in the role of the nurse between Korea or Japan and Australia. This research highlights potential sources of misunderstanding and dissatisfaction which may be worth exploring in relation to other cultures.
Addressing the findings of this research may help nurse managers better anticipate and address issues which may cause difficulties for overseas nurses' adjusting to nursing in a new culture.
本研究旨在探讨韩国和日本护士对在澳大利亚从事护理工作的看法。
越来越多的海外护士进入澳大利亚护理行业。更多在亚洲国家接受教育的护士正在到来。
采用定性研究方法，对曾在澳大利亚和本国工作过的 5 名注册护士进行了深入的半结构化访谈。
研究参与者对澳大利亚的工作条件、支持和继续护理教育大多感到满意。然而，发现了英语语言缺陷、文化差异以及对护士角色的不同看法，这些差异可能导致误解。他们还认识到，过多的帮助可能是一种隐性歧视。
参与者在适应韩国或日本和澳大利亚之间护士角色的差异方面存在一些过渡问题。这项研究强调了可能导致误解和不满的潜在来源，这可能值得在与其他文化相关的方面进行探讨。
解决这项研究的发现，可能有助于护理管理人员更好地预测和解决可能导致海外护士难以适应新文化的护理工作的问题。
