Impact of Transitional Experiences on the Preparedness of Internationally Educated Nurses to Provide Care for Older Adults in U.S. Long-Term Care Settings: A Qualitative Study.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-07 DOI:10.3928/00989134-20250627-02

Sherif Olanrewaju, Susan J Loeb, Marie Boltz, Ying-Ling Jao

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore the transitional experiences of internationally educated nurses (IENs) in U.S. long-term care (LTC) settings, focusing on their preparedness to provide care for older adults and the perceived quality of professional development opportunities.

Method: A qualitative descriptive methodology was used with 22 IENs from eight countries participating in semi-structured interviews. Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework integrated inductive and deductive approaches.

Results: Two key themes emerged from the analysis-Preparation for Care of Older Adults and Navigating Professional Growth. IENs with prior gerontological care experience felt more prepared for LTC roles. Professional development opportunities varied significantly, with many participants citing inadequate ongoing training. Findings suggest that a comprehensive clinical orientation program and ongoing professional development opportunities are essential for IENs to succeed in LTC facilities.

Conclusion: Findings underscore the importance of comprehensive orientation and structured, continuous professional development tailored to IENs' needs. Enhanced support systems could improve IEN integration, care quality, and workforce retention in U.S. LTC settings.

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过渡经验对美国长期护理机构中受过国际教育的护士为老年人提供护理的准备的影响：一项定性研究。

目的：探讨国际教育护士（IENs）在美国长期护理（LTC）环境中的过渡经历，重点关注他们为老年人提供护理的准备和专业发展机会的感知质量。方法：采用定性描述方法对来自8个国家的22名IENs进行半结构化访谈。布劳恩和克拉克的主题分析框架综合了归纳和演绎方法。结果：从分析中出现了两个关键主题-为照顾老年人做准备和引导专业成长。具有老年护理经验的外籍人员对长期护理工作的准备更充分。职业发展机会差异很大，许多参与者表示缺乏持续培训。研究结果表明，全面的临床指导计划和持续的专业发展机会对于IENs在LTC设施中取得成功至关重要。结论：研究结果强调了针对IENs需求的全面定位和结构化、持续的专业发展的重要性。增强的支持系统可以改善美国LTC环境中的IEN整合、护理质量和劳动力保留。老年护理杂志，xx(x), xx-xx。

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来源期刊

Journal of gerontological nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

2.00

自引率

7.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years.