Internationally educated nurses' experiences of recruitment - An ethical perspective.

ABSTRACT: Background: International migration among nurses in the healthcare workforce has increased significantly, with the number of internationally educated nurses in higher-income OECD countries doubling since 2000. These nurses frequently encounter challenges with competence recognition and obtaining local licences, which can hinder their ability to work effectively. Additionally, they often face misleading job information, discrimination, and exploitation, underscoring the urgent need for ethical recruitment and employment practices.Aim: The aim is to describe internationally educated nurses' experiences of recruitment to Finland, focussing on ethical considerations.Methods: A qualitative study design was employed to explore nurses' experiences. Data were collected in spri

SUBMITTER: Oja-Lipasti P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907457 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature