Experiences of internationally educated nurses working with older adults: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canada, like many other jurisdictions worldwide, is facing a nursing shortage. At the same time, high-income countries are facing a rapidly ageing and more complex older adult population. Demands for more responsive health care services are driving systems of care to meet the evolving needs of the ageing population. Internationally-educated nurses (IENs) can help fill gaps in the care of older adults, but may need considerable support to work in new social and health care environments. However, the experiences of IENs within the geriatric care literature have not been comprehensively reviewed. This protocol will outline a scoping review to determine: (1) what is known about the experiences and support needs of IENs in geriatric healthcare settings within high income coun

SUBMITTER: Kokorelias KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449320 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature