Internationally Educated Nurses Insights and Strategies for Successful Transition in the U.S.

Author(s): Luis Caso, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NE-BC, TCRN; Josephine C Garcesa-Duque, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN; Meredith G Padilla, PhD,RN,CCRN-CMC,NPD-BC

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP B 1.25

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Healthy Work Environment, Career Development

Population: Not Applicable (non-clinical topics)

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

The integration of internationally educated nurses (IENs) in the U.S. healthcare system is a valuable strategy to mitigate the staffing shortage. A panel of IENs offers insights on their personal journeys, challenges to overcome and barriers IENs encounter. They also deliberate on effective strategies and resources to seamlessly integrate IENs into healthcare teams, fostering collaboration and enhancing patient safety.

Objectives

  • Identify the key challenges and barriers faced by IENs during their transition to practice in the U.S. healthcare system.
  • List the effective strategies and resources to successfully integrate the IENS in the workplace.
  • Evaluate the significance of AACN’s Healthy Work Environment standards in creating supportive and collaborative environments for internationally educated nurses (IENs) and the entire team.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.