Atack Lynda, Cruz Edward V, Maher Janet, Murphy Sandra
Centennial College, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
J Contin Educ Nurs. 2012 Aug;43(8):370-8. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20120615-62. Epub 2012 Jun 22.
Countries around the world are experiencing a current and projected ongoing shortage of nurses. Internationally educated nurses are an underused, valuable human resource that could reduce the nursing shortage. A bridge program, with several innovations bundled into one program, was developed specifically to meet the needs of internationally educated nurses.
A qualitative study using interviews was conducted with internationally educated nurses. Data were collected in the first semester, at the end of the program, and after nurses started work.
Although knowledge of the health care system is critical, an understanding of the adopted country's educational philosophy is also important. Occupation-specific language training and ample clinical time are essential for program success and for helping participants to secure employment.
"One-stop shopping" bridge programs that provide a range of curricular supports for internationally educated nurses are essential to support this pool of highly skilled nurses in preparing for practice in their new home.
世界各国目前都面临护士短缺的问题，且预计这一短缺状况仍将持续。受过国际教育的护士是一种未得到充分利用的宝贵人力资源，有助于缓解护士短缺的状况。专门开发了一个整合了多项创新举措的衔接项目，以满足受过国际教育的护士的需求。
对受过国际教育的护士进行了一项采用访谈法的定性研究。数据收集于项目第一学期、项目结束时以及护士开始工作之后。
尽管对医疗保健系统的了解至关重要，但理解东道国的教育理念也很重要。针对特定职业的语言培训和充足的临床时间对于项目的成功以及帮助参与者获得工作至关重要。
为受过国际教育的护士提供一系列课程支持的“一站式”衔接项目，对于帮助这群高技能护士为在新家园开展护理工作做好准备至关重要。
