Experiences of internationally qualified nurses in adapting to the Australian healthcare system: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internationally qualified nurses commonly face challenges related to language barriers, cultural adaptation, and recognition of prior professional skills.

Purpose

We aimed to map and synthesise the literature about the experiences of Internationally qualified nurses transitioning into the Australian healthcare system and to identify key challenges and gaps in supporting their integration and professional development.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted using a comprehensive search across five databases (Ovid MEDLINE, EBSCO CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collections), covering the literature from January 2014 to August 2024. Two researchers screened, selected relevant, and performed data charting, independently. The Patterns, Advances, Ga

SUBMITTER: Efendi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature