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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2025

International Nurse Migration Experience of the First Two Years: A Mixed Methods Study.

Charlene Pressley, Dillon Newton, Linda Sanderson, Bibha Simkhada, John Stephenson, Precious Adade Duodu, Warren Gillibrand, Manju Pallam, Joanne Garside

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Charlene PressleyThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2793-341X
Dillon NewtonThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Linda SandersonThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Bibha SimkhadaThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
John StephensonThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Precious Adade DuoduThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Warren GillibrandThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Manju PallamManchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
Joanne GarsideThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9934-0694

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Abstract

aimThe aim of this study was to explore experiences of internationally educated nurses' first 2 years working and living in England in an age of contemporary migration.

designExploratory mixed method design.

methodsAn online survey collected responses from August 2022 to October 2022. A mixed-methods approach was applied to gain a breadth of understanding through quantitative outcomes integrated with depth of qualitative analysis.

resultsData findings from 773 international nurses identified the recognition of prior professional skills and experiences, induction processes, career development systems and the role of line managers are integral to professional integration and could be improved. Communication barriers were frequently transient and time limited, and participants often had incomplete insight of human resource policies. Personal factors affecting life outside of work revealed compromise and sacrifice with accommodation choices, and participants were often not satisfied with their economic status, housing, cost of living in England, and social support. Mental well-being scores varied by country of origin and participants happier with decision to migrate to England had significantly higher mental well-being scores.

conclusionInternational nurses have divergent professional and personal motivations for migration unique to individual circumstances. Recognition for transferable skills and experience, receipt of a comprehensive and warm welcome from organisations, safe and well-maintained suitable accommodation and living conveniently located to shops, work and transportation, improve experience. International nurses must have sufficient financial gains from salaries and opportunity to unite with children and families. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Progressing migration experience of international nurses can improve retention and augment improving patient care and outcomes. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or members of public contributed to this research.

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Emigration and ImmigrationNurses, InternationalAdultEnglandFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairescost of livingforeign nurseshousinginternational nursemigrant nursesNational Health Serviceoverseas nursesretention

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