Nurses recruited from international communities help increase diversity in the workplace and care delivery in rural communities, says this nurse leader.
HealthLeaders spoke to Dr. Yolanda VanRiel, the department chair of nursing at North Carolina Central University, about the benefits and pitfalls of international recruiting. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
International nurses bring new cultural perspectives to the workforce that can improve care for diverse populations.
CNOs should strategically plan for short- and long-term workforce needs when developing a recruitment plan.
Health systems can build a sustainable, diverse, and skilled workforce by balancing local and international recruitment.