Nurses from abroad help shortage, bring challenges
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, January 6, 2006
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The number of foreign-born nurses working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) across the country has drastically increased during the last decade, according to the Los Angeles Times. In 2003 approximately 64,000 immigrant nurses were employed by nursing homes, compared to 17,700 in 1990.
Nursing homes and others in the healthcare industry are now looking at China as a prime source of immigrant workers to fill nursing jobs in long-term care, which are generally regarded as less desirable by American-born workers.
While foreign-born workers have tremendously helped nursing homes meet staff requirements and needs, about 12% of foreign-trained nurses reported having problems understanding and communicating with English-speaking residents and staff. To help tackle this issue, China is currently making efforts to launch English-language programs at universities.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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